Friendships After Pregnancy

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As a young parent, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to maintain your friendships. With all of the extra responsibilities that come with parenthood, it’s easy to let relationships drift and fall away. However, having strong and healthy relationships is important for both your and your child’s emotional well-being – so it is vital to make the effort to stay in touch with your friends. If you're not sure how to do that, that's understandable. In this post, we'll walk you through some ways to keep, restore, or create friendships on your new parenthood journey.

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Overcoming the Fear of Fatherhood: Practical Tips for Men

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It's not uncommon for men to feel overwhelmed and scared when they find out their girlfriend is pregnant. However, running will only make things worse in the long term. In this post, we'll explore some practical ways to overcome your desire to run so that you can accept or even embrace the prospect of fatherhood and be there for your partner during a challenging time in both of your lives. Below are some practical tips to deal with the situation:

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Myth: You Can’t Be a Successful Parent and a Successful Student

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Becoming a parent while pursuing higher education can seem like a daunting prospect, but it doesn't have to be the end of your academic dreams or social life. With proper planning, organization, and support, you can enjoy a fulfilling journey of self-discovery and growth as a parent and student. In this post, we'll delve deeper into some tips that can make your college experience with a baby successful and joyful.

 

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Myth: Teen Pregnancy Means Life Over

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Teenage pregnancy is often stigmatized as a mistake that ruins a young person's life. However, this is a myth that needs to be debunked. While becoming a parent at a young age can present challenges, it doesn't mean that your life is over. In fact, many young parents go on to lead fulfilling lives and have successful careers. At iChoose Pregnancy Support Services, we understand that becoming a teenage parent can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be the end of your dreams. In this post, we'll look at how teenage pregnancy can be a positive experience and we'll provide some tips for navigating the challenges that come with it.

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Making An Informed Decision

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If you think you're pregnant, you're probably experiencing a bunch of emotions. You might be scared, desperate, and overwhelmed by your situation and you probably don't know what your next steps are. Before jumping to any decisions, take a moment and try to compose yourself. It is always beneficial to remain level-headed before moving forward with anything that will impact your life in a major way. In this post, we'll cover some things that can help you make an informed decision on how to move toward an outcome that is best for you.

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Telling Your Parents that Your Girlfriend is Pregnant

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If your girlfriend is unexpectedly pregnant, you likely have a whole lot of thoughts running wild through your head. One thing you may be pondering is how you're going to tell your parents that you got your girlfriend pregnant. Having a conversation like that with your parents is probably unlike any other talk you've had with them before. It's understandable that you may be feeling apprehensive and uncertain about how the conversation will go. It's a sensitive topic and something that has a major impact on both your life and theirs. In this post, we'll offer some advice on how to best prepare for the talk and how to make the conversation most productive.

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The Decision: College Pregnancy

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As a college student, it is normal to feel all kinds of emotions when you find out that you are pregnant. Whether joyous, anxious or uncertain about the future, know that there are many other people who have gone through similar experiences and have made it out the other side. Most importantly: know that you don't need to go through this alone!

 

You probably have a lot of questions - that's normal. We'll try to answer some of them in this post.

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Friendships During Pregnancy

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It’s important to have friends during all stages of your life, but especially during pregnancy. Pregnancy can be a time of joy, excitement, and anticipation, but it can also be a time when many women feel isolated and alone. This is perfectly natural, given the tremendous physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy. However, you shouldn't have to face those challenges on your own.

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The Decision: Pregnant in High School

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Navigating all the highs and lows of teenage life can be overwhelming. Now, add in the additional tension of being a young parent: working out how to fund diapers, dealing with morning sickness - it may appear impossible! But teen pregnancy doesn't have to feel so discouraging - there is light at the end of this tunnel. Hope and positivity await you on your journey.

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