Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately (and if that’s the case, good for you, given the circumstances!), you’ve most likely heard about COVID-19, aka the new coronavirus that has been wreaking the world havoc in the past few weeks and months. But what is it exactly and more importantly, how does it impact […]
Times have changed. Fifty years seeing couples living together without being married was fairly uncommon. Only about 0.2% of 25-to 34-year olds shared their home in 1968. Today, this number has increased to 15%. In contrast, marriage rates have decreased from 59% in 1978 to only 30% today for the same age group (25 to […]
Marriage on Trail “Why is marriage such a big deal? Why do people still want to marry when it is statistically proven that half of them will have their dream of a lifelong commitment crushed sooner or later?” Do you recognize yourself in those interrogations? Have you lost all hope when it comes to marriage […]
You’ve called or made an appointment online. You walk into Lifeline aaaand…then what? If you’ve never been to a pregnancy clinic like Lifeline before, you might feel a little nervous or unsure. Do I need to drink a ton of water and have a full bladder going in? Will I be judged? Should I bring […]
Christmas is a festive time of the year, comprised of family reunions, culinary delights and fun. However, being pregnant might bring a series of complications – you may feel tired, your hormones might make you overly emotional, or you might feel pretty bummed about having to pass on some of your favorite traditional delicacies due […]
Abortion is, simply put, a controversial topic. To make it more complicated, every state has different abortion laws. What’s legal in Missouri? You have a right to know to ensure you are making an informed decision and understanding all pregnancy decision options. Here’s a breakdown of Missouri’s abortion laws, from the legal definition of abortion […]
It’s the final countdown (insert pump up music here)!! The third trimester runs from week 28 through delivery. At this point, we may be totally ready for Baby to get here already, or we may feel completely unprepared and wishing for more time. Either way, our bodies are continuing to change, and of course Baby’s […]
Congrats, you’ve made it to the second trimester! That’s a reason to celebrate, because growing another person is a big deal and hard work. If you experienced some unpleasantries during the first trimester, breathe a sigh of relief because the second trimester is famous for being the most comfortable weeks of pregnancy. We’ve got the […]
The First Trimester: the beginning of the beginning for your little one! Tons of change is on the way for your body and Baby’s. Let’s talk about what symptoms to expect and how Baby is developing during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. First Trimester Symptoms We could be far into the first trimester before […]
Celebrating Motherhood As we look ahead to Mother’s Day, we might naturally think of our own mothers. It may be easy to think of things we wish we could change about our relationships with our own moms or things we wish we could change about ourselves as mothers. But even with all the imperfections, today […]