#pregnancy support

[cheerfullycatholic]

#support #pregnancy support #let them live #abortion #pro life

[discountaltcarpet]

My story!

Heya, you may call me Charlie! Yes, I am pregnant, but no, this isn't a horny blog. I'm mainly here to talk about my experience, and hopefully find support and friends along the way.

As of making this post, I'm 16 years old (17 in December) and I'm 33 weeks pregnant (though due not long after my birthday). I've been mostly alone throughout the entire pregnancy because I haven't been able to speak much about it with anyone. Turns out most pregnancy communities I've encountered sexualize pregnancy, when I just want to be able to talk it normally. Being a teen has definitely made things a lot harder what with a lack of support, though I did finish school not long ago.

Please no NSFW of any kind, and if you do dm don't expect an answer. Anyone that gets too creepy will be blocked <3

#pregnancy #pregnant #pregnant teen #advice #pregnancy support

[healthyboom]

Pregnancy: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Embarking on the journey of pregnancy can be both exciting and overwhelming. This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into what to expect during pregnancy and how to prepare for this transformative experience. From the early stages of conception to the final moments of labor and delivery, you'll find a wealth of information on prenatal care, nutrition, exercise, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We'll address common pregnancy symptoms, potential complications, and provide tips for managing discomfort. Additionally, we'll delve into the emotional aspects of pregnancy and offer guidance on creating a supportive environment. Get ready to navigate pregnancy with confidence and embrace the joy of welcoming your little one into the world.

#pregnancy #expectant mothers #pregnancy preparation #prenatal care #pregnancy tips #pregnancy advice #pregnancy journey #pregnancy support #pregnancy guide #pregnancy essentials #pregnancy nutrition #pregnancy health #pregnancy complications #pregnancy discomforts #pregnancy milestones #pregnancy timeline #pregnancy exercise

[pro-birth]

Help with getting a breast pump, sending to relief kits to pregnant women in need, etc. I just found this website so I can’t vet it yet but I thought I would share here in case someone needs it.

#birth justice #I need help #pregnancy support

[guideoflife]

#Healthy pregnancy journey #Pregnancy wellness tips #Pregnancy well-being #Preparing for motherhood #Natural pregnancy care solutions #Ayurvedic self-care #Pregnancy journey #Healthy pregnancy #Pregnancy support #Pregnancy wellness

[marzipanandminutiae]

thoughts on "tradwives" as a 19th-century social historian

It's great until it's not.

It's great until he develops an addiction and starts spending all the money on it.

It's great until you realize he's abusive and hid it long enough to get you totally in his power (happened to my great-great-aunt Irene).

It's great until he gets injured and can't work anymore.

It's great until he dies and your options are "learn a marketable skill fast" or "marry the first eligible man you can find."

It's great until he wants child #7 and your body just can't take another pregnancy, but you can't leave or risk desertion because he's your meal ticket.

It's great until he tries to make you run a brothel as a get-rich-quick scheme and deserts you when you refuse, leaving your sisters to desperately fundraise so your house doesn't get foreclosed on (happened to my great-great-aunt Mamie).

It's great until you want to leave but you can't. It's great until you want to do something else with your life but you can't. It's great. Until. It's. Not.

I won't lie to you and say nobody was ever happy that way. Plenty of women have been, and part of feminism is acknowledging that women have the right to choose that sort of life if they want to.

But flinging yourself into it wholeheartedly with no sort of safety net whatsoever, especially in a period where it's EXTREMELY easy for him to leave you- as it should be; no-fault divorce saves lives -is naive at best and dangerous at worst.

Have your own means of support. Keep your own bank account; we fought hard enough to be allowed them. Gods willing, you never need that safety net, but too many women have suffered because they needed it and it wasn't there.

#history #women's history #pregnancy mention #my mother (born 1953) drilled this into me from an early age: have a safety net. have a skill and keep it up to date. have your own money #NEVER join bank accounts. keep a hold on your assets. #well and good to be a stay-at-home wife and mother- I know other lesbians who want that even! #but if your partner is your sole financial support...you're courting danger IMO

[nimy1234]

The Second Trimester of Pregnancy: What To Expect

The second trimester of pregnancy is the period between weeks 14 and 27 of a pregnancy and is calculated from the 1st day of week 14 through the last day of week 27. In this trimester your baby will grow rapidly from the size of a peach at the start of the trimester to a head of kale by the end of it.

 It is often considered the “honeymoon phase” of pregnancy, as many women experience relief from the nausea and fatigue that can occur during the first trimester of pregnancy, and before the discomforts of the third trimester set in.

What is the second trimester of pregnancy?

The second trimester is the period between the 14th and 27th week of pregnancy. During this phase, the fetus continues to grow, and the mother’s body adapts to the changes happening inside her. You may feel your baby moving for the first time, and this can be an exciting experience for many expecting mothers. The baby’s organs continue to develop, and the skeleton becomes stronger. The baby’s eyes begin to move, and they can hear sounds coming from outside the womb.

Signs of a healthy second trimester of pregnancy

The second trimester of pregnancy is generally the easier and more comfortable period of the entire pregnancy. Expecting mothers report better sleep during the second trimester leading to overall improved health and well-being. Another good news that accompanies the second trimester is ‘no more morning sickness’. Morning sickness is common during the first trimester, but it usually subsides by the second trimester.

Here are some signs of a healthy second trimester of pregnancy:

Growing Baby Bump: As your baby continues to grow, you’ll start to notice your belly getting bigger. This is a sign that your baby is developing and getting the nutrients they need.

Increased Energy: During the second trimester, many women report feeling more energetic and less fatigued than they did during the first trimester. This could also come from the morning sickness subsiding and from the better sleep you get.

Foetal Movement: You will start to feel your baby’s movements during the second trimester. This is a sign that your baby is healthy and developing as expected.

Healthy Weight Gain: It’s normal to have weight gain during pregnancy, but it’s important to do so at a healthy rate. Weight gain during the second trimester will depend on your pre-pregnancy weight. Your doctor will be able to estimate how much weight you should gain based on your BMI (body mass index). (See the FAQ at the end for more more info).

Remember, every pregnancy is different, and some women may experience symptoms or complications during the second trimester that could need medical attention and care. It’s important to go to all your prenatal appointments and report any concerns or unusual developments or symptoms. 

What tests will I have during the second trimester of pregnancy?

Regular prenatal care is crucial to ensure a healthy pregnancy. During the second trimester, you can expect to undergo a series of tests to monitor your health and the development of your baby. Here are some common tests you can expect to have during the second trimester of pregnancy:

Blood Tests: Your healthcare provider may recommend a variety of blood tests during the second trimester to check for any health issues. These tests may include screening for gestational diabetes, anaemia, and sexually transmitted infections.

Glucose Screening: Glucose screening is conducted using a test called Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) to check for gestational diabetes. This test involves drinking a sugary drink and then having your blood sugar levels checked. Read more about it in our detailed post on gestational diabetes.

Detailed Fetal Anomaly ultrasound scan: During the second trimester, your healthcare provider will perform an ultrasound to check your baby’s growth and development. This scan examines the baby’s physical structure, including heart, lungs, spine, brain, bones, and organs like liver, stomach, intestines, kidneys, and bladder. The scan is conducted by a sonographer or obstetrician, using an advanced ultrasound machine with 70% accuracy in detecting abnormalities. Certain abnormalities may indicate genetic conditions, such as Down Syndrome, prompting further testing to confirm or exclude them.

It’s important to attend all scheduled prenatal appointments and tests during your pregnancy. These tests can help identify any potential health issues early on, so that you and your healthcare provider can take appropriate steps to ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Your healthcare provider will work with you to determine which tests are necessary, and will be there to answer any questions or concerns you may have throughout your pregnancy.

#pregnancy support #Second Trimester of Pregnancy #honeymoon phase #breastfeeding #new mom

[pritiblog1992]

How To Support Your Pregnant Spouse: A Guide For Dads-to-be

Learn about the pregnancy

Read and learn about the physical, mental and hormonal challenges pregnant women go through – the sudden weight gain, the back aches, bloating, fatigue, hormonal roller coasters and accompanying mood swings….

Work out how to support your pregnant spouse in each trimester rather than telling her to just “take your meds”. Find out how to provide her physical and emotional support throughout. She will need it and when she gets it from you it will fill her with strength and confidence. 

Understand the impact on her life and career. Rather than telling her, “Don’t worry; I earn enough to take care of us”, help her plan how to get her career back on track after the pregnancy.

Get involved

I drove my wife to prenatal appointments but I didn’t know enough to get involved in the conversations with the doctor. Instead, I suggest you learn about the huge dilemmas facing your spouse as she goes into each appointment:

Natural birth or C-Section?

Epidural or Non-Epidural?

Which hospital to choose?

What’s the best diet and exercise regimen?

Be her sounding board and planning partner. Get involved in drafting the birth plan. Go to all prenatal appointments. Tour the hospital together.

During Birthing

I had assumed there is no role for a man in a birthing room. But after talking to my wife, I realized how wrong I was. There is much I could have done in preparation of as well as during the labour and delivery

She needs you to be her voice in that delivery room. If you partner with your spouse on all the planning and prep you will know the ins and outs of the birth plan and the preferred action plan if surprises crop up.

She might be in no state to advocate for herself. You have to figure out how to support her wishes in that room.

Post Pregnancy

“We fussed over every little thing we bought for our kid, but did you spare a second to think about what I needed?”. There was no denying the truth in that!

#new mom #pregnancy support #veiralife #mother journey #motherhoodjourney #motherhood

[rainymoodlet]

after eight in-game hours and lots of support from a very panicked morris, kameyo brought sweet little george shibusa into the world 🌾

#ts4 #ts4 screenshots #ts4 gameplay #ts4 stardew valley #;stardew #sim: kameyo #sim: morris #sim: georgie #|| #she was confident and happy thru the entire pregnancy right up until the final hours of labor #and she was PISSED and SAD for the whole night #morris was so supportive 🥹 #he is so excited to be a daddy omg #and god he’s just I HAVE A LITERAL CRUSH ON MY OWN SIM Y’ALL #HE LOOKS SO GOOD… #a caring and supportive man?? #we love to see it #he has morris’ frown and brown eyes AND hair what a cutie #i’m on break at workkk i love you all!! 🥹🙏 #also yes his nickname is meant to sound sorta like joja on purpose… #morris has a Problem fhfhfhf

[traxanaxanos]

I am stricken. Do B’Elanna and Naomi Wildman ever interact? Like at all? Once?

I’m really to believe that Naomi wouldn’t be following B’Elanna around, peppering her with questions about how she makes the ship go, and how the holodeck works, and what optimal energy efficiency look like? The captain’s assistant??? And that B’Elanna wouldn’t be extremely patient when she had time to spare and wouldn’t partner with Harry to devise little problems for Naomi to solve and also just be a little worried about the dangers Naomi could run into in engineering while also being so thrilled when Naomi did solve her puzzles? Please

#star trek #star trek voyager #B'Elanna Torres #Naomi Wildman #Naomi gets to hang out with Tom but not B'Elanna???? what the fuck #also why did B'Elanna and Samantha never interact during B'Elanna's pregnancy #the woman had 0 support system like Tom is just out here fucking around what if B'Elanna had had a friend who could give her legit advise #the only two ship moms on Voyager!!! And they don't speak to each other!!

[discountaltcarpet]

being pregnant and dealing with an ed sucks, I've gained a bunch of weight from the baby and it's driving my anxiety and self hate up the walls

#tw eating issues #pregnant #pregnancy support #ed vent

[merakiui]

That ruggie thought about him getting you pregnant 👀 u always leave bangers in yhe tags

Putting bangers in the tags is a merakiui speciality. :D

(cw: slight yandere, nsfw, pregnancy, female reader, mentions of abortion)

Ruggie is a sneaky hyena, so naturally you shouldn’t have trusted him when he said he’d pull out before he cums. The two of you are just friends, yet one thing leads to another and the both of you agree to a night of mutually beneficial affairs. School is stressful! Running errands for Leona is stressful! If anything, the both of you deserve to unwind with one another. Ruggie makes it very clear that he will pull out. There’s no way he can risk cumming inside, and neither of you have any condoms on hand either. His pull-out game is elite; don’t worry. You’re in good hands. 

Until you aren’t and you wake nauseous weeks later. You’re quick to get a pregnancy test and when it comes back positive and you realize that the only one you were intimate with was Ruggie... Now things are complicated. The both of you sit in his dorm room on his bed, staring at the test and then at one another. It’s so awkward; the silence is stifling. He’d promised he’d pull out and he fully intended to, but in his defense it was warm and snug inside and you’d wrapped your legs around him and!!!! Excuses, excuses, excuses.

Ruggie offers an awkward apology that sounds insincere, but the truth is that he’s never been in this situation before and he has no idea how to smooth-talk his way out of this. So he tells you very bluntly that he can’t afford to take responsibility. He can get Leona to pay for any fees that might crop up if you don’t want to keep the child. He just can’t balance a fussy prince, academics, part-times, and a child. That’s way too much. Not to mention children are expensive and he’s very tight on money. He wouldn’t want to subject a child to a poor life because he isn’t financially stable. You understand where he’s coming from because with your monthly budget there’s no way you can afford a child either. But all of this is so...real. It’s one thing to entertain ideas like pregnancy, but it’s another to actually be pregnant.

So you tell Ruggie you need some time to think things through before you make a decision and he offers his support. After all, it was technically his fault that the both of you are in this predicament. He is genuinely sorry! He really wouldn’t dream of stressing you out with this. If he was rich, it would make your lives so much easier. Leona won’t provide any help because it isn’t his problem to solve. The way he sees it, Ruggie shouldn’t have had such a weak pull-out game. Ruggie’s humiliated that that’s what Leona decides to comment on. Leona does, however, wish you the best of luck. He does care for you in his own gruff way, but don’t expect him to bow to you just because you’re pregnant. 

Time passes and with it a dozen decisions fester. No one could tell you’re pregnant because it doesn’t show, but Lilia has popped in to gift you a pair of baby booties he’s crocheted and Malleus has started to visit more often to wish you well and check in. Some of the beastmen seem to perk up when they’re near you, as if they can sense the change in hormones, and the merfolk exchange sly glances. Everyone’s starting to wonder. 

When you finally, after much debate, decide to visit the doctor and Ruggie accompanies you (for your sake, he claims. He’s not a deadbeat, so wipe any of those ideas from your mind at once!), the doctor informs you that you’ve waited much too long and that now you ought to focus on preparing for the baby. You and Ruggie die that day in the pristine office, and you leave hollow and nervous. You knew you should’ve gone sooner, but you were never afforded a break. With Grim’s nonsense and then trying to scrounge enough money to fix a hole in the wall (thanks to Ace and Deuce’s foolishness) to managing your own academic schedule, you pushed pregnancy to the back of your mind because you were so certain that you had time. 

You try to look on the bright side, but Ruggie’s a realist and there’s absolutely no way the both of you can afford this without having to take out a loan or sign one of Azul’s contracts or work more jobs or... It doesn’t look good, but he wants to try to figure out a solution. So when Ruggie starts working more to afford pre-natal care (Leona’s wallet is always missing Madol, but he never notices, certainly not when he has a habit of leaving his valuables out and about), you try to do your part by looking for work as well. The both of you spend nights in either his dorm or yours (mainly yours, though. Ruggie doesn’t want any of the guys getting any funny ideas) and you’ll read up on pregnancy and parenthood together. You haven’t decided what you’ll do once the child is born, considering neither of you have any romantic feelings for the other and you’re not too keen on forcing a relationship that’s bound to fail. 

Despite the initial fears, all poorly concealed, you and Ruggie slowly relax as the weeks go by. The both of you are saving up to afford everything needed for a healthy pregnancy, but there are certain factors that get in the way. Nausea is your enemy. You’ve had to excuse yourself from your shift more than once to vomit, and Ruggie’s started staying in Ramshackle with you and Grim to cook and care for you. He rubs circles into your back when you spill the contents of your stomach into the toilet every morning, sometimes right after your meals. You caught Grim sleeping on your stomach one morning, to which he will adamantly deny it and scoff about how you’re just delusional and trying to spin a lie. 

When your baby bump finally starts to show, it becomes harder to hide the obvious. You’ll receive some support from Crowley because he’s so very kind, but you’re still expected to attend classes and such. Although the professors are admittedly a little more lenient with you now that they know of your situation. Ruggie wishes they’d be more lenient with him. Trein advises Ruggie to treasure the blessings that come with children. As noisy and troublesome as they are, it’s so very worth it in the end. His daughters mean the world to him; he’d do anything for them. Ruggie thinks this conversation got weird fast because since when does Trein get sentimental one-on-one like this? But...he’s grateful for the advice. He confides in Trein that he has no idea what he’s doing, but he’s really trying because... Because. He doesn’t have an exact reason, but he’s just doing it. 

Trein smiles at him and simply says that trying is better than nothing. Ruggie feels like this was the strangest pep talk he’s ever gotten, yet somehow it’s cleared his head a little. 

When your belly is more rounded and you’re a few months in, Ruggie suggests you stop working. Even Azul insists you ought to take leave; the lounge can survive without you. “It better be paid leave,” Ruggie threatens, to which Azul grins and says that a little signature can solve all of his issues.

Every single Madol counts. He’s filled jars and jars with bills and coins and he’s stowed them away in a locked space in his room. He’ll check the days off on his calendar as the both of you get closer to your supposed due date. He’s not sure why, but when you insist that you can work a little longer for his sake he doesn’t like that. He’ll work for you. He’ll do all of the heavy lifting and physical labor. Just relax and let him massage your shoulders or feet when they’re sore. Let him rub lotions and creams into your belly. Let him cook healthy, safe meals for you. Normally, Ruggie would let you do your own thing, but this time he’s a bit more forceful with his insistence. He doesn’t want you to hurt yourself or the baby, and he definitely doesn’t want you around those slimy Octavinelle students. 

For the longest time, Ruggie was so certain that there was nothing between the two of you. You’re not in love, you never kiss or hold hands, and you don’t even sleep in the same bed. You’re really just two friends trying to get through a tough situation. But lately he’s felt different. These feelings surface when he’s rubbing a soothing gel into your belly and he feels the slightest kick, and he freezes up and looks you in the eyes and both of your stares seem to say, You felt that, too, right? It finally occurs to him that there’s life inside you. That the little movement within your belly is the result of you and him. That, had you never waited in the first place, he wouldn’t be here with you, feeling a restless baby kick and squirm within. Ruggie finally understands what Trein meant all that time ago. Moments like this—the ones in which he’s reminded of the bond the two of you share, that this child is the one who tethers you and him together—are so very special. An important thing that only he could experience with you. 

Ruggie’s been feeling for too long and so he tries to back off, suddenly embarrassed, when your hands cover his. You smile at him and for the first time in his life he thinks that this isn’t a bad situation. Sure, it’s stressful and he’s exhausted every single day, but it’s a situation he doesn’t have to face alone. He’s together with you. With someone who is not quite a friend but not quite a lover either. Somewhere in between all of that. What does that even make you? He has no idea, but deep within his heart he wants you to be more than just a friend.

He’s never had anything that is remotely his. He’s always had to fight for his things. For food. For clothes. For money. He only knows survival because he’s never been granted the luxury of an easy life. So when you smell of him and you’re carrying his child and there are just so many traces of him on you it makes him realize that he wants this relationship. He wants to be your lover and future husband. He wants to be a father. He wants to be yours, and he wants you to be his.

Ruggie’s not sure what will happen after the baby is born and if the two of you will even stay as close as you currently are, but when he discusses potential names late into the night with you he pushes thoughts of the future aside. It’s important to plan ahead, but right now all he wants is to admire the way the moonlight frames you, the way you light up and laugh when he playfully suggests the name Ruggie Jr., and how warm you are. How welcoming your scent is. How comforting it is to know that it’s just you, him, and a precious miracle growing within you. (And a snoring Grim, but he’s too deep in sleep to be woken.) How perfect the two of you are, even when you’re struggling to make ends meet. Even then, he’s happy because you’re really all he needs to get through tough times.

He can’t let you go. He loves you too much, and hopefully by the end of these nine months you’ll love him, too.

#twisted chit chat #yandere twst #tw: pregnancy #not to put more thoughts in the tags but #this concept with jack #omg he would not leave you alone once he finds out #he’s even more loyal to you now #let him help you let him carry heavy things let him take responsibility #he would be so genuine about everything #OH OMG OR THIS CONCEPT WITH RIDDLE AAAAAAA #he would panic so much because his mother would absolutely throttle him when she learns her golden child got someone pregnant #when he’s meant to be focusing on his studies #not bringing shame to the rosehearts name by sleeping around!!! #the leech twins are a fun case because their parents find out #and mr. leech is like 'it's about time!!! my boys aren't cowards' and mrs. leech is so happy she'll have grandchildren to spoil #most supportive parents <3

[pro-birth]

From Secular-Pro-Life

[ID: Two photos sit opposite one another. The photo on the left is of a woman holding a sign that says, “I am a progressive pro-choice woman running for congress. My run is possible because of the abortion I had at 18.” The other photo is also of a woman holding a sign, as well as her child. The sign reads, “They told me I couldn’t be a successful teen mom so I’m proving them wrong.” End ID]

On a personal note, as the daughter of a teen mom who had to fight against pro-abortion, sexist bs just to have me AND succeed, I don’t want bigoted child killers claiming to represent me. You don’t get to preach how awesome it was to be able to kill your child for “success” and then turn around to say people like me, the literal could-be victims of abortion, should be represented by you. Fuck that noise. Less death, more love and support. Do better and be better.

#systemic sexism #protest signs #pro abort hypocrisy #teen pregnancy #support parents don’t kill their kids

[cottagedeer]

#talking deer #mpreg #simon petrikov #simon petrikov mpreg #content warning mpreg #Who said PB would be supportive of a pregnancy with Golb’s baby

[terzosbignaturals]

daily reminder than the papas' love for you would not in any way be dependent on you popping out kids for them

#inspired by the lack of proper tags on pregnancy content in this fandom #lik e jesus fucking christ #wheres my love for the childless s/os!!!! #we do not fucking support the concept of prime movers in this house #papa emeritus iv x reader #copia x reader #cardinal copia x reader #primo x reader #secondo x reader #terzo x reader #ghost bc #ghost #tw pregnancy

[pritiblog1992]

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