by Chloe Gillette | Sep 18, 2025 | Pregnancy, Friendship
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting seasons of life—but it can also be one of the most isolating. And if you’ve ever tried to support a pregnant friend, you might have found yourself saying the all-too-common phrase: “Let me know if you need anything!” It’s...
by Gabrielle Iorio Sylk | Sep 19, 2024 | Pregnancy
Something as simple as a text message can go a really long way. Here’s a list of thoughtful and supportive text messages you can send to a pregnant friend: 1. Checking In “How are you feeling today? Anything I can help with?” “Just thinking about you and baby! Let me...
by Alexandra Ryan | Sep 14, 2023 | Pregnancy
It’s takes a village to raise a child…and to be surrogate. I’ll get to why I chose to become a surrogate later in this piece. If I rewind a bit, I’d like to start with my journey to get there. You can’t become a surrogate without having...
by Anonymous | Aug 24, 2023 | Pregnancy
*Sensitive content warning* There are graphic descriptions of a woman’s experience thinking she was having a miscarriage. We ask that our readers approach this blog with respect for the author’s personal story. If this type of content does not serve you, please...
by Lila Backenstose, CD (DONA) | Mar 24, 2022 | Pregnancy
What is a birth doula? A birth doula is a trained professional you can hire to provide support throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery and into the 4th trimester. Often this includes assisting with preparing for birth in the weeks leading up to delivery, continuous...
