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 Tyler Sylk | Jul 3, 2024 | Pregnancy
If you just found out you are pregnant and wondering what the next step is, you’re not alone. It’s likely that you are 4 weeks (or more) pregnant if you just got a positive pregnancy test. Pregnancy begins on the first day of your last menstrual cycle, which is...
by Kaylee MacInnis | Mar 28, 2024 | Pregnancy
Can grief and gratitude coexist? When I imagined my future, it felt impossible to picture two of the most significant days of my life playing out in the same season. I thought to myself, surely the powers above will space out such noteworthy chapters. Yet in my story,...
by Tyler Sylk | Jan 4, 2024 | Pregnancy
What is Diastasis recti and is it common? Diastasis recti is extremely common in those who are pregnant and during the postpartum period. It affects 60% of people. It usually resolves itself within eight weeks of delivery. (source: Cleveland Clinic) Mine, however, did...
by Tyler Sylk | Jul 20, 2023 | Pregnancy
Are you pregnant with your second child and wondering what “new” things you need to buy, if any? Especially if you’re pregnant with the same gender child. Well, that’s me! In addition, I have two sets of hand me downs from my niece and nephew, so what do I really...