Planned or not, a pregnancy is time for change, celebration and surprises. The below list is just a sampling of the adventures ahead. Ask our doctor about any concerns you have; they may not mention something just because there is so much to cover. [click to continue…]

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Babies are often associated with peace, joy and happiness. However, newborns and their parents are often anything but peaceful, joyous and happy. A new baby can blow a marriage wide open. Any insecurity can become insurmountable if a couple does not face them together. The key to any of these issues is communication. Even when your belly is the biggest thing in the world, do not stop communicating and listening to your partner. [click to continue…]

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The Truth About Abortionists

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Exercising their “Right to Choose,” many young women have fallen prey to less-than-health-promoting medical care when they go in for abortions. Many such women are already victims, sometimes of dysfunctional homes or statutory rape or even molestation. They often lack the kind of physical, emotional, and financial maturity and stability that would enable them to [...]

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E-Giving Helps More Babies Get Their First Picture

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E-Giving Systems has collaborated with many pregnancy centers to help them get the funding they need. This crucial funding goes towards crucial medical supplies for pregnant women in crisis. Whether a woman has decided to keep her baby to full term or not, more pregnancy centers are struggling to offer her the option of an [...]

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Managing Pain During Labor

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Unfortunately, pain is an inevitable part of going into labor, and, if you are currently pregnant with your first child, chances are, you are quite nervous about what to expect in terms of pain. Labor pains vary greatly from woman to woman, as does the level of pain each individual woman can tolerate, but rest [...]

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Travel Tips for Pregnant Women

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Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on special vacations and trips. Although you should always talk to your doctor beforehand, in most cases, traveling during pregnancy is completely acceptable. Before leaving on a trip, though, be sure to take the following considerations into account:

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Pregnancy: An Incentive to Overcome a Woman’s Drug Addiction

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Just before closing one night, a young woman came to Women’s Center- East Dayton looking disheveled and overwhelmed; we will call her Jenny. Jenny is in her 30s, divorced, lives with roommates and is involved in a long-term relationship. After making an appointment online, Jenny came to our office requesting a pregnancy test and information [...]

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How to Save Money on Maternity Clothes

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Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times of most women’s lives, but it also has the potential to be one of the most expensive. With the joy and excitement of having a new baby also comes the responsibility of financing all of the necessities involved with raising a child. Baby clothes, diapers, formula, car [...]

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