Upon learning of a positive pregnancy test, many first-time parents find themselves asking, “What if I’m not ready?” But a better question to ask is, “How do I get ready to be a parent?” Stepping into parenthood is life changing. It comes with many challenges as well as many rewards. There are sacrifices that…
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Align Pregnancy Services invites nursing moms and parents of diapered children to visit their “Baby Station on Main” - a free and open-to-the-public baby comfort station on their porch, located at 112 W. Main Street, Ephrata. “We’re thrilled to provide parents a place to rest with their little ones and take care of…
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Maybe you've been dreaming of becoming a first-time mom for years on end, or maybe this pregnancy was a bit of a surprise. You might have plenty of support from your family and friends- or maybe you feel alone. And you've likely been reading books and blogs and talking to other moms to help you prepare for this new stage in…
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If you are facing an unintended pregnancy and considering the abortion pill, you deserve to be informed in order to make an educated decision. The “morning after pill,” misoprostol, ulipristal, RU-486, or Plan B are all names that you may have heard. It's important to know that all of these medications have different purposes…
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There are many physical changes that your body experiences during pregnancy that are obvious to you and everyone else. These changes, along with various circumstances you may be facing when preparing to welcome a new baby into the world can certainly take a toll on your mental health. Your hormones are ever-changing as well,…
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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 a tiny…
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