You’ve heard all about how breastfeeding is the best thing you can do for your baby. You’ve got all the pads and other things you need to make the job easy. But now your baby is here, and breastfeeding isn’t going as smoothly as you expected. Don’t worry. Lots of moms run into problems now […]
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You always have choices. Even in an unexpected pregnancy. Let no one tell you otherwise. There is always more than one way to address the things you fear, the things you dread, the things that make it all look impossible. So take a moment, sit quietly, and breathe deeply. You are not alone in a
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When a baby’s on the way, new parents can feel a mix of emotions ranging from excitement to fear. They need to know they have a support team they can turn to for understanding, advice, and help. Every family’s needs for support are different. They may be short on cash and need material supplies. They
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Does the thought of becoming a parent make your heart race and your mouth go dry? Do you feel like laughing out loud one minute and biting your nails the next? Then, congratulations. You’re normal. Being responsible for raising, feeding, clothing and providing for a real, live human being is a big job. You might
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You know something’s wrong. Your partner (or your child) won’t look at you. They won’t let you touch them. And they don’t want to talk about it. Maybe it’s something that happened at work or school. Maybe they just need some solitude. Or maybe . . . the problem is you. Ouch. When you’ve hurt
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When you think of an ideal date, what pictures spring to mind? A nice dinner, lots of laughter, a good movie? Flowers, love notes, fun on the town? Or just . . . not getting hit? For far too many teens, the last choice is all they have to hope for. Are you one of
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You’re standing alone in the bathroom. The pregnancy test you’ve just started is sitting by the sink. Now you wait . . . What will it show? And more importantly, what will that mean? Here are some questions we often hear from the ladies who come to Choices Pregnancy Center for our free pregnancy test.
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We all want everything to go right all the time. We’d rather be comfortable than uncomfortable. We’d rather be “friended” on Facebook than “unfriended.” We’d rather stroll down an easy path than stumble along a rocky road. We want life to be a happy beginning, a happy middle and, above all, a happy ending. Heroes
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Prenatal care is very important to you and the life of your baby. Prenatal care should begin around 8-10 weeks of pregnancy and should continue until the birth of your baby. You may not feel or look any different in the beginning, but growing inside of you is a tiny baby who needs the best care
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Your baby cries. That is normal. Yet, when your baby cries for long periods of time it can be very frustrating for you and create feelings of anger or resentment towards your baby. It is important to remember that these feelings are normal and that most people have gone through a time where they have felt that
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