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Miscarriages: What You Need to Know

Care Net has been serving Milwaukee area women since 1985 and through this blog, we hope to continue sharing with the greater community peace, hope, and information related to pregnancy.

Hormone Healthy Foods
The team at Care Net Milwaukee cares about all aspects of your health. One thing that often does not get the attention it needs is your hormonal health, which can determine your overall health. Hormone health is good for anyone to be attentive to, but especially women who are trying to get pregnant, currently pregnant, or who are postpartum.

Abortion Pill Regret
The emotional aftermath of an abortion is rarely straightforward. Alongside relief, there may also be grief. Women may experience confusion, anxiety, shame, depression or regret. Abortion regret is a profound emotional response that many women may experience following the decision to terminate a pregnancy, and 37% of women report feeling depressed and 34% of women feel anxious after their abortion. These emotions can coexist with the feelings of relief, making them difficult to understand and navigate.

Beyond Morning Sickness: Some Lesser Known Pregnancy Symptoms
We all probably know that missing your period or feeling more tired than usual can be common signs of pregnancy, but there are other symptoms that we might not think of when we think about pregnancy. Here are a couple of the strangest pregnancy symptoms we don’t often hear about:

School and Pregnancy: How to Be Successful as a Pregnant Student
Discovering you’re pregnant in high school can be a lot to process. You might be feeling super excited, scared, confused, or unsure about what comes next. Trying to balance studies with your pregnancy might feel like a big challenge right now, but remember, you’re not alone.

Recognizing a Healthy Relationship: What Every Woman Should Know
Being in a healthy dating relationship takes time and effort for both parties. It takes good communication, forgiveness and boundaries in order for a couple to thrive. But what if you’re in a relationship where something feels a little off? Or what if you don’t feel like yourself, but you don’t quite know why?

10 Easy Hobbies Anyone Can Start (Even While Pregnant)
Maintaining a sense of self is very important when you are transitioning into motherhood, and one of the ways you can still take some time

PMS Survival Guide: Natural Remedies and Menstrual Product Options
Today we’re tackling a totally natural (but sometimes unwelcome…) part of our menstrual cycle: PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome). Our hope for this post is to offer

Understanding and Navigating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Feeling like something’s off with your period can be frustrating, and knowing where to start for answers isn’t always clear. Whether your period is irregular, months apart, or seems longer than your friends’, finding the cause may be puzzling. While it’s not very common, you might have PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. This condition affects your reproductive system and other body systems, and it can be tricky to spot initially. It’s estimated that almost 1 in 10 women face challenges with PCOS, and many may not even realize they have it.

Cultivating a Positive Attitude Toward Your Period
We all know dealing with periods can be a pain every month. But what if we looked at them differently? What if we saw them as a reminder of how awesome our bodies are? I’m talking about embracing our menstrual cycles and finding the good in each period.