Written By: Stacy – Align Pregnancy Services Associate Director
I was 19 years old when I took my first pregnancy test.
Scared, I looked down through teary eyes and saw two pink lines staring back at me. That moment changed everything.
Those two pink lines did not just mean a positive pregnancy test. They meant…
Written By: Stacy - Align Pregnancy Services Associate Director
I’m not a New Year’s Resolution kind of girl, but I am a believer that with the new year, there comes possibility, opportunity, and newness. Maybe you and I are the same in that way. Maybe each January you, like me, grab a piece of white paper and a freshly…
Ryan and Sam each had “a past” by the time they met each other. They wanted to leave those days behind and begin new, better lives. When they found out they were pregnant, they were surprised but excited. This was a chance for a new start. Their experience at Align was life-changing for them and their new baby, Nova. …
Support for new moms from an Align staffer
How long does it take for your baby to bond with you? What is bonding like?
“Bonding” with a newborn means that the mother develops feelings of unconditional love for her child. Generally, moms bond naturally with their newborn babies. If that hasn’t been your experience so…
Becoming a new parent at any time of the year comes with challenges, and the wintertime is no exception. While some parents may prefer to cozy up for the cold winter months with their newborn, others may get a little bit stir crazy and want to get out of the house to be around others. No matter which type of person you are,…
“My parents are going to kill me.”
This is a common reaction from a teen or young adult who has just found out she’s pregnant. Sharing the news of an unplanned pregnancy with parents can be daunting and difficult. Depending upon what your daughter feels your goals and expectations are for her, she may be terrified to…