Menstrual Cycle Basics: What You Need to Know Understanding the Female Menstrual Cycle and Conception The female menstrual cycle is a remarkable process that plays a pivotal role in human reproduction. It is a cycle of physiological changes that occur in fertile women, typically lasting around 28 days, although it can vary from person to person. Typically, a woman will experience her menstrual... Read More
What If? Embracing the Adventure of Unplanned Pregnancy “Whatever you do, don’t get pregnant! You’ll ruin your life.” Have you ever heard someone say those words about unplanned pregnancy– “It’ll ruin your life”? That’s a big claim. Is it true? Pregnancy, planned or unplanned, is life-changing. No doubt about that. The question is, does it have to have been planned for it to... Read More
When Did I Get Pregnant? Determining Gestational Age How can I figure out for sure when I got pregnant? Pregnancy can often feel like a big mystery. What is happening to my body? Why do I feel this way? When did I even get pregnant? Maybe you’ve never been pregnant before; maybe you have. Either way, each pregnancy requires attention, care, and understanding.... Read More
Jessie’s Story: Finding Purpose Through Teen Pregnancy I got pregnant when I was 15. It was the first time I ever had sex. I grew up in a big family–loud, fun, always together. There were lots of people in and out of the house, and I was always hanging out with my siblings and cousins. My sister was older than me, and... Read More
