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Beyond Morning Sickness: Some Lesser Known Pregnancy Symptoms
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.
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.
Healthy Friendships: Tips for Cultivating Good Relationships
We are sure you already know that friends are critical to have in your life. They can improve your mental and physical health and they are just so fun to have! But sometimes it’s not as easy to make friends as it was when you were in elementary school when everyone played with everyone else. The goal of this article is to equip you with the tools you need to cultivate long, beneficial, and healthy friendships.
Everything You Need To Know About Morning Sickness and How To Manage It
Morning sickness happens to the majority of women during their first trimester of pregnancy. It is characterized by nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. While “morning” is
Battling the Winter Blues
There are so many fun things to do in the Milwaukee winters that aren’t available to you in the summer. Skiing, taking a walk during the first snowfall, curling up by the fire. There can be a sort of magic to winter. However, after some time, being cooped up inside can start to feel like a drag. During January or February, it is common for people to start to experience feeling a little off, and many say they stop feeling like themselves. If you’re experiencing pregnancy on top of that, these winter “blahs” on top of your pregnancy mood swings might feel like a lot some days. If you are in a similar boat, you’re not alone.