Pregnancy can be a challenging time for single mothers. Find prenatal care resources, support programs, and advice to ensure a healthy pregnancy journey.
Many believe that Pregnant Women are not eligible for Medicaid. The reality is quite different. All US health insurance companies, including Medicaid, cover pregnancy and childbirth. This is for women who are low-income. It is absurd to believe that pregnant women are not eligible for Medicaid. Pregnant women can also use Medicaid facilities. Even if…
Are you a working mother-to-be in New Jersey? If so, it’s important for you to understand your rights and options regarding maternity leave. As a working mother who experienced maternity leave in New Jersey firsthand, I know how crucial it is for eligible employees to take time off under the New Jersey Family Leave Act…
There are many questions you need to ask if you are considering taking maternity leave. One of them is: Does the law protect me? Can I be fired if I take leave? What happens if I have pregnancy complications? Can my employer discriminate against me? Does the FMLA cover maternity leave and how does it…
The following is a story written and shared by a single mom who wanted to share her single mom pregnancy story with us: Expectations, dreams, hopes – we all have them, don’t we? Especially when it comes to how we’re going to live our lives. How we’re going to find happiness, and how we’re going…
Surviving a lonely pregnancy might be the hardest thing you’ve done in your life so far. And I’m sure you’ve done plenty of tricky things. The only difference is that everyone has an opinion about your struggles this time. “You have NO idea how much work this is going to be.” “Gosh, when I think…
There is so much anticipation while you’re pregnant that by the time you reach your third trimester, you no longer enjoy your pregnancy. Most of the time, when you hit the third trimester, you’re both happy with excitement and restless with expectation. You’ve made it through two-thirds of your pregnancy, and in a way, the…
People are great for telling you what a beautiful pregnant woman you are – it’s so good to hear that you’re looking fair and glowing. But when you’re pregnant and feeling terrible, it can be hard to believe them. Of course, we feel different because we’re carrying a human being inside us! Our bodies are…
When you are about to become a new mom (single or not), stress during pregnancy comes in waves, and as the due date comes closer, it can be quite overwhelming. It’s a well-known fact that people tend to ask pregnant women inappropriate questions or comment about their bodies in ways they normally wouldn’t. It doesn’t…
I’ve been having a hard time as a single pregnant mom, with people making judgmental or uncalled-for comments, which is why I decided to share this infographic with all of you. One of the most aggravating things in my pregnancy is how people have been talking to me since they found out I am expecting….
Well, I never thought I’d be in this situation, but here I am, a pregnant single mother preparing for labor all on her own. I have only seven weeks until my due date, and I’m starting to get nervous, excited, counting the days until the little one is here. I’m also finally thinking about the…