
What Are the Early Signs of Pregnancy Before Taking a Test?
Have you been feeling different lately and wondering if it could mean you’re pregnant? You’re not alone. While many think of nausea or a missed period as clear signs, pregnancy can look and feel different for every woman. And often, early symptoms appear before you even think about taking a test. At Soundview, our free
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Is adoption the right choice for your expected pregnancy?
When you find yourself in an unplanned pregnancy, what do you do? To whom do you turn? Fear, panic, rushing thoughts, self-doubt, strained relationships due to conflicting opinions of what to do, are just some of the challenges when an unplanned pregnancy occurs. There are three options: parent, adoption or abortion. Which one can you
5 Ways to Reduce Stress This Summer
While good stress can motivate us, negative stress can cause emotional, mental and physical challenges to anyone. Some of the negative effects of stress include elevated blood pressure, anxiety/depression, stomach/ digestion problems, headaches and even interference with a woman’s menstrual cycle and conception. If you experience ANY negative symptoms as a result of stress, consider
The Importance of Obtaining an Ultrasound in Pregnancy
An ultrasound is a diagnostic medical test that uses soundwaves to create on screen images from inside your body. An ultrasound during pregnancy is critically important once you have received a positive pregnancy test. While a urine or blood test can indicate positive HCG, (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) hormone levels of pregnancy, the ultrasound provides a
Teen Dating Violence: It is More Common than You Think
This is the month of “love, couples, and cupids”, as so many look forward to Valentine’s Day and romantic ideal of being the object of another’s affection. Everyone looks for love and acceptance. Sometimes we look for it in all the wrong places and all the wrong faces. Our family members and loved ones who
Are the Kids Alright?
Are the Kids Alright? by Erin Drinkwater, LCSW My two Gen Z daughters, born in 2009 and 2010 would have you believe that I’m a “boomer.” Why do I have such a visceral reaction to this assertion? Maybe it’s because I’m proud of my Gen X status. I’m a resourceful product of “free range parenting”