Leah's Story of Open Adoption | S3E6

Mental Health in Motherhood | S4E3

Jessica Hatton, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and owner of Christian Mom Counseling, and host Chloe Belk discuss mental health in motherhood, the loneliness epidemic, and healthy relationships. 00:00 - Podcast Starts 00:44 - Jessica's Introduction 04:24 - How Loneliness Plays a Role in Jessica's Counseling Experiences 06:49 - How can women process loneliness and the emotions surrounding an unplanned pregnancy? 10:46 - Practical Ways to Fight Loneliness 14:55 - Building Healthy Relationships 17:42 - Setting Boundaries 21:44 - What advice would you give someone who is still considering all of her options for her unplanned pregnancy? 25:12 - How Women Can Care For Themselves During Their Pregnancies 27:15 - Navigating the Newborn Stage 32:50 - Resources for the Postpartum Stage 36:48 - Jessica's Why for Serving Women 38:14 - Jessica's Encouragement to New Moms This episode was originally released August 1, 2023. Links Mentioned: Christian Mom Counseling: https://christianmomcounseling.com/ Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control/dp/0310351804/ref=asc_df_0310351804/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312425492373&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11787865850131897754&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009652&hvtargid=pla-425385864932&psc=1 Postpartum.net: https://www.postpartum.net/ Jessica didn't mention this in the episode, but she mentioned it to me (Chloe) after the fact. Jennie Allen's book, Find Your People, is another helpful resource to find community and combat loneliness. https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-People-Building-Community/dp/0593193385/ref=asc_df_0593193385/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532476049386&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10142739935963793812&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009652&hvtargid=pla-1459058127287&psc=1

The Abortion Pill from an RN's Perspective | S4E2

Nurse Lauren is back on the podcast to discuss the abortion pill. The abortion pill is widely available online, so it's crucial to understand the impact of the drugs before taking them. Tune in to hear what the abortion pill does, what to expect if you're considering taking it, and an RN's advice for women considering the abortion pill. 1:03 - Why is the abortion pill the most common type of abortion? 4:46 - What does the abortion pill do? 12:23 - What Lauren is Hearing from Women Who Have Taken the Abortion Pill 17:27 - If I'm planning to take the abortion pill, what should I expect? 18:50 - Warning Signs to Seek Emergency Medical Help 19:40 - Other Types of Abortion 29:16 - Lauren's Advice for Women Considering the Abortion Pill

Pregnancy and Parenting in College | S4E1

This month we have Halle Brickhouse on the podcast. Halle is a mom to one year old and a nursing student. Tune in for all things pregnancy and parenting in college. From prenatal appointments to childcare to pumping, Halle has navigated through all of these things with so much grace while in school. You'll be encouraged and informed through her experience as a student mom. Disclaimer: Funding to the ACCESS program for childcare was cut after this video was filmed. We encourage you to look into childcare resources to see what's available in your area! 00:42 - Halle's Introduction 1:25 - Halle's Story 2:50 - Finding Out She was Pregnant 5:40 - Getting Connected to Resources 6:14 - Nerves about Continuing School while Pregnant and Parenting 8:03 - Halle's Lived Experience of Being in School while Pregnant, Postpartum, and Parenting 12:52 - Balancing Parenting and School 17:04 - Pumping for One Year 20:12 - What Keeps Halle Going When It's Hard 23:44 - Halle's Advice for Moms Going Through the Same Thing Resources Mentioned: Pregnancy on the College Campus - https://youtu.be/iAx5QOGeBmE?si=XumFNRKKYz2pzINw [https://youtu.be/iAx5QOGeBmE?si=XumFNRKKYz2pzINw] About Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat: Meet the podcast for women who are unexpectedly pregnant and want the real stuff about pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. We cut through the noise to give you credible information from guest experts on topics like: * Unplanned pregnancy * Abortion procedures * Parenting resources * First-hand testimonials from parents Let's talk about what's next now that Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. New episodes the first Wednesday of the month.

Leah's Story of Open Adoption | S3E6

This month on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat [https://thepregnancynetwork.org/pregnancy-has-entered-the-chat/], join host Chloe Belk and author Leah Outten as she shares her story of open adoption from the birth mother's point of view. Leah is the author of The Sixteenth Year, a birth mother in a fully open adoption, and a mother of five whom she parents with her husband. She is a speaker and passionate advocate in the adoption community. Leah shares her story as God guided her through it, from finding out she was pregnant as a teen, to making an adoption plan, to her relationship with her daughter over twenty years later. Listen in as Leah shares the beauty and difficulties in her journey and resources to support birth mothers. * 00:32: Leah's Introduction * 1: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tZhpOOMUvQ&t=87s]47: Emotions She Felt as She Found Out She Was Pregnant * 3:44: Her Decision to Place for Open Adoption * 8:45: Did she face any pressure in her decision-making process? * 11:00: "Leah Shower" * 15:16: "Soda Bottle" Analogy for Grief * 17:08: How Her Community Made her Feel Supported * 19:10: What beauty and difficulty has come as a result of her open adoption? * 23:59: How She Hoped for the Best with Her Relationship with Her Daughter and Protected Her Heart * 27:14: Would you recommend writing a letter to your child during your pregnancy? * 29:45: Resources for Adoption * 33:18: Leah's "Why" for Serving in the Adoption Community Resources mentioned: Get Leah's book, The Sixteenth Year: https://www.amazon.com/Sixteenth-Year-Open-Adoption-Memoir/dp/1645900509 [https://www.amazon.com/Sixteenth-Year-Open-Adoption-Memoir/dp/1645900509] The Ampersand Initiative: https://www.theampersandinitiative.com/ [https://www.theampersandinitiative.com/] Leah's devotional for birth moms, Flourishing Hope: Birth Mom Edition: A Devotional for Birth Moms Growing in Unexpected Places: https://amzn.to/4rfXzKu [https://amzn.to/4rfXzKu] Leah's devotional for women facing unplanned pregnancies, Flourishing Hope: A 30-Day Devotional for Pregnant Women in Unexpected Places: https://amzn.to/3LW0doL [https://amzn.to/3LW0doL]

What to Do When Your Breastfeeding Journey Doesn't Go As Planned | S3E5

Holly Chandler is on staff at The Pregnancy Network and a great friend of Chloe, host of Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. Join Holly and Chloe as they discuss their breastfeeding journeys, the difficulties they faced, and how to process your breastfeeding journey not going as planned. * 00:42: Holly's Introduction * 1:27: Holly's Journey with Breastfeeding Both of Her Kids * 20:32: Emotions Surrounding Breastfeeding Struggles * 23:43: Misconceptions About Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding * 29:28: Holly's Advice for the Breastfeeding Mom Who is Struggling * 31:30: How Holly's Experience Impacts Her Encouragement for Other Moms * 33:28: Holly's "Why" for Serving at The Pregnancy Network Make an Appointment for Lactation Services at The Pregnancy Network: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuENvdJR9CwpbMGH2yGwL1cBEbMiV5BLJDX3CiNMDFFhm1Kw/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuENvdJR9CwpbMGH2yGwL1cBEbMiV5BLJDX3CiNMDFFhm1Kw/viewform] Additional Resources Mentioned: How to Overcome Formula Feeding Guilt Article: - https://www.momwell.com/blog/overcoming-formula-feeding-guilt [https://www.momwell.com/blog/overcoming-formula-feeding-guilt] The Formula Mom Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/theformulamom/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/theformulamom/?hl=en]