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Some people often think of pregnancy as a time of sacrifice, when you need to give up so many things that you once loved (goodbye to all those delicious soft cheeses). But pregnancy can be the perfect excuse to develop hobbies and skills that you may have never thought to try before and to focus…

Almost every woman has an embarrassing story about her period. Maybe there was an early start that left you a little unprepared, or a heavy flow day that led to a sudden need for an extra pair of pants, or maybe you thought it was over, only to realize later that you could have used…

Facing an unexpected pregnancy is an emotionally, physically, and mentally taxing experience. It’s a deeply personal decision created from the unexpected nature of the situation and its challenging circumstances. While some women initially feel relief with their choice, others immediately grapple with persistent feelings of regret. These emotional repercussions can linger for years or even…

Classic southern coastal living is how I was raised. I spent most of my youth amongst the dunes, marsh grass, and boardwalks of southeastern North Carolina. It’s a place where old historic downtowns seamlessly unfold into timeless southern beach getaways, where family secrets stay buried, and old money is sacred. My parents divorced when I…

From my earliest memories, I always felt like I was on a journey, bouncing from home to home due to my parents’ remarriages and my stepdad’s military service. As a result, my relationship with my biological father was distant, and my stepdad’s military bearing cast shadows over my formative years. As a teenager, I was…

I was already 10 weeks along when I took my first pregnancy test. I couldn’t believe I had let it happen or comprehend the enormity of the situation I found myself in. As a teen, I believed true freedom was found in knowing good and evil and tasting both. Driven by the desire to fill…