Why should you get an ultrasound ASAP

Why You Should Get an Ultrasound

If you’re pregnant, excited or not, receiving a free ultrasound at Little Way could be one of the most important things that you do. There are countless medical reasons, personal reasons, and educational reasons for having an early ultrasound, especially if you are unsure what to do about being pregnant. Plus, as women, we’re always up for education about what …

rise up. do good.

Forget the rest: strong women rise + do good.

“…Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered eyes? Shoulders falling down like teardrops, Weakened by my soulful cries? You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise. Leaving behind nights of terror and fear I rise Into a …

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You made an appointment. Now what?

So…you made an appointment and now you’re thinking: What even is Little Way/what will happen during my appointment/ohmycouldIactuallybepregnant?! And understandably so. No one really likes going to medical appointments, driving downtown (parallel parking: we hate you), or filling out paperwork. This post is meant to take that guesswork out as much as possible. ((spoiler alert: you have nothing to worry …

#METOO

#MeToo, A Letter to my Daughter

There has always been sexual harassment and assault in the world we live in, and today it seems to be at epidemic proportions. I’m very glad the culture (utilizing the #metoo movement) is empowering women to speak out. They should be able to hold their heads high, unashamed of what has happened to them. It does not define who they …

so...you're pregnant

So...you're pregnant.

Deep breaths. Tissues. Chocolate. More chocolate. Freezing Google with your 164 questions. Finding out you’re pregnant when you don’t want to be is terrifying. Ever felt the pit of your stomach drop out? It’s like that… times 100. But know your life is not over- even though it will change…no matter what you do. So let’s get practical and talk …