Single Parenting: Is it for me?

  Is single parenting really for me? Can I still finish school? Will I have any support? How can I afford this? These are questions many women find themselves asking and they are nothing to be ashamed of. In 2018, 29% of families in Kansas were led by a single-parent and that percentage jumped to 39% for

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“I Was The One You’d Least Expect To Have A Baby”

“I was the one that you would least expect to have a baby. I had straight A’s and I never really did anything that was shocking to anybody. So when I found out I was pregnant, it was like ‘What!?’ The Day Everything Changed Jada was starting her Sophomore year in high school when she

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When Am I Most Likely To Get Pregnant?

There is a certain window of time every month that you are more likely to get pregnant. This is referred to as the ovulatory phase and typically occurs 2 weeks before the start of your next period. How can I track my cycle? Many women take advantage of the popular period tracker apps that you

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How To Know If It’s Time For A Pregnancy Test

Should I Take A Pregnancy Test? This is a question many women ask at one point or another in life. The age-old question of “Am I pregnant?”, could be asked because you’ve missed your period, you have reason to believe your safe sex wasn’t so safe, or perhaps because you’re beginning to notice pregnancy symptoms.

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He Was Pressuring Me For An Abortion

It was the middle of the night when Kendra drove to Walmart for a pregnancy test. She knew something was different but seeing the ‘positive’ was still unexpected, and she didn’t know what she was going to do.  “My kid’s father was pressuring me for an abortion. I had no idea what my options were and I

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Parenting Through Adoption: A Brave and Loving Choice

When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, the natural first step is to consider your pregnancy options (parenting, adoption, and abortion) and which one is right for you and your child. Of these three, the two that are the most talked about in today’s society are abortion and parenting. Information about adoption and the adoption process

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She’s Considering Abortion. What Do I Say?

Talking to someone you love about their unexpected pregnancy is hard enough. But when she tells you she’s considering abortion, it can seem like there’s nothing you can say. However, there are many ways to talk to her in a loving way while being respectful of her opinions and beliefs. We discuss some different approaches

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He Wants Me to Get an Abortion – What Now?

One of the most common stories we hear at Embrace is when a woman comes to us and says she feels pressured by her boyfriend, parents, or someone else close to her to get an abortion. These women are often confused, stressed, and in need of support and help. If your story feels similar, keep

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I Want the Baby but I Don’t Want Him

Finding out you’re pregnant can stir up a lot of emotions.  Joy, fear, confusion, worry, or excitement, to name a few. Having a baby is a big responsibility and brings challenges with it, but it can also be an amazing experience to raise and nurture a child.  But what do you do when you want

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My Girlfriend Is Pregnant. What Do I Do?

Whether you’ve been dating this girl for years or you just met, chances are a baby is not what you signed up for. Finding out your girlfriend is unexpectedly pregnant can surface lots of insecurities about your ability to be a dad or even question the longevity of your relationship. So where do you go from here?

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