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Free Baby Comfort Station at Local Events

We are excited to share that we will be having a Free Baby Comfort Station at local area events in the coming months. These stations will be stocked with wipes, diapers, and have private areas for mom and baby to retreat to as needed throughout the events. Lebanon Fair Dates: July 20-27, 2024 Location: Outdoor […]

Genuine Connection

Pregnancy is an unfamiliar place for many. It is a wonderous experience but can also be intimidating and confusing. There are so many changes to navigate that will likely bring questions. This is a normal part of this new season of life.  As you approach these questions, your first response may be to turn to […]

Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy? Here’s Your First Step

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 that my familiar life had just become unrecognizable. They […]

Will You Accept the Invitation?

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 sharpened pencil and write down […]

5 Fun Fetal Development Facts

Pregnancy is such a special time, and when you look past the morning sickness, your ever-changing body, and the aches and pains- you can embrace the joy and the miracle growing inside of your womb. There are so many changes that happen weekly, and even daily. After all, it only takes 37-40 for a baby to grow from […]

Infant Car Seat Safety

Making sure children are properly buckled in a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt–whichever is appropriate for their weight, height, and age is essential for infant car seat safety. According to the CDC, when compared with seat belt use alone, car seat use reduces the risk of injury in crashes by 71-82%. Rear-Facing Car Seats […]

Align Clients Ryan and Sam Share Their Story

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 […]

Will My Baby and I Ever Bond?

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 […]

Baby’s First Winter: Practical Tips for New Parents

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 […]

MY DAUGHTER IS PREGNANT, NOW WHAT? | Unplanned Pregnancy

“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 […]

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