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Healthy Pregnancy
Learn what you can do before and during pregnancy to improve your chances of having a healthy baby. Before you get pregnant, try to reach a healthy weight. Obesity increases the risk for…
The Days After a Baby is Born, How Can I Help?
During the days following a newborn’s arrival, family members and friends might be excited to rush over to cuddle with the new little one. While this is an exciting time as a friend,…
Grief and Loss as a Waiting Family
Grief and loss may be commonly associated with losing a parent, baby, or friend. In the context of adoption, grief and loss may be connected (and rightly so) with the birth mother’s grieving…
Adoption Overview at Hopeful Beginnings
The first thing that I want to address is “the fit” when choosing the adoption agency that you plan to work with. Our belief at Hopeful Beginnings is to do your due diligence…
Safe Haven Law for Babies
With the recent news of an infant being found in a Chicago alley, we felt it important to continue to spread awareness on the life saving Safe Haven Law. It is clear that…
Child Proofing Your Home
My information is taken from “What to expect when you are expecting,” by Heidi Murkoff. I have recommended her books for years! I will cover crawling, standing and walking. Crawling Safety Congratulations —…
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken Baby Syndrome is also known as Abusive Head Trauma. This can take place within the home by relatives, friends, and Care Givers in a Day Care Situation, or a Home Day Care.…
Reducing the Risk of Sexual Abuse in Children
Child sexual abuse has become a true public health issue worldwide but especially so here in the United States. Wide-scale public health issues like this need to be addressed on all levels, including…
Women Having Difficulity Transitioning to Motherhood
When there is a new baby in the house, the focus is on the baby, bringing presents, holding the baby, and sharing the joy of bringing new life into the family. No matter what…
It’s Never Too Late for an Adoption Plan
Parenting is hard, and sometimes life circumstances make it an impossible choice. Choosing adoption is a challenging decision, but it is a loving choice that puts the child’s need first when parenting is…
Birth Mother’s Day
Birth Mother’s Day this year is May 8th. Many people are not aware of this day. Adoptive families may be aware, but uncertain of how to observe it. Birth Mother’s Day was created…
Self Care During Covid
Self-care and good weather coming…. As Social Workers and Hospital Professionals, our days become fast-paced and hectic. We all have different relaxation activities to unwind and relax our bodies and mind. During the…
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