Pregnancy is typically a time of excitement. But sometimes, parents receive a scary prenatal diagnosis. For any parent who has experienced a difficult or terminal prenatal diagnosis, they will probably tell you it was traumatic. Many parents are unprepared for the news from their OB doctor that something is wrong. They often don’t know what
Receiving a Difficult or Terminal Prenatal Diagnosis
Abortion Pill Reversal
Regret is common among those who have had abortions. Regret and grief may hit at different times. However, some women will feel immediate regret after taking the first dose of the abortion pill (mifepristone). If this happens, there is a good chance that they can reverse the pill’s effects if she acts quickly. The goal
Morning Sickness?
Many who have been pregnant have dealt with “morning sickness” at some point. For some, they experience some nausea or upset stomach in the morning to some degree. For others, it can be an all-day deal. It can be difficult to keep food & drink down. Many will experience it in the first trimester, but
Dads- This is for you.
Today, this blog is for dads. You’re the ones who always get the bad rap on cartoons, in kids’ books, and jokes. Sometimes it might seem that nothing you do is ever good enough. Maybe you’re a Christian, maybe not. But the Bible has a few things to say about fatherhood. From the beginning of
I Had a Miscarriage. Is that considered an abortion?
Miscarriages happen in about 20% of all pregnancies. Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of an unborn’s life before 20 weeks. The medical term for miscarriage is “Spontaneous Abortion.” This wording can confuse many. A miscarriage is not an induced abortion. Induced abortion is the ending of the life of the unborn by artificial means. Many
What a Pregnancy Test Can and Can’t Tell You
A positive pregnancy test can cause a flood of emotions. Pregnancy tests were created to detect HCG- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. HCG is present when you become pregnant. It is a hormone produced by the placenta to help your uterus (or womb) become thicker to handle a growing baby. It also tells your body to stop
Christmas When Funds are Low
It’s that season of year again, and it’s supposed to be merry, bright, and joyful. But sometimes it’s not when you simply don’t have money. Especially if you have children who are counting on a “Merry Christmas”. Sometimes we have to change our expectations and create a new normal. Prices have gone up. And yet,
Getting out of Crisis-Mode Thinking
What do you do when you find yourself panicking because of a real or perceived crisis? Your emotions are welling up inside you, and panic floods you. You go into “Fight or Flight Mode”. These emotions make us feel that we have to act immediately to get out of the crisis. Our body is focused
The Miracle Within
From conception, each life goes through many miracles each day. On the day of conception, all the genetic information for your child is contained in the newly created life. About 5 weeks after your last period, the heart begins to beat. Some researchers believe that baby’s heart may start beating even before this! https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2016-10-11-first-our-three-billion-heartbeats-sooner-we-thought At
Avoiding Shaken Baby Syndrome- You Need a Plan
Have you ever heard of the dangers of shaking babies? Hopefully you have. But why is it so important? Babies are incredibly cute and sweet. They are a wonderful blessing to parents and family. Yet, many parents can recall at least one time when they had to deal with an inconsolable baby. Some loving parents