Pregnancy loss is a difficult and traumatic experience. There are physical, emotional, and mental side effects that a woman may face after losing her baby. Recent statistics tell us that 10-20% of pregnancies may end with a miscarriage, which is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week.1 On the other hand,…
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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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