by JoniS | Apr 13, 2026 | Pregnancy
Pregnancy stretch marks are long, thin lines that develop on skin of the abdomen during pregnancy. While they are not a threat to the mother or the baby, they can cause discomfort and possible change in one’s appearance that could be distressing. The marks may first...
by JoniS | Mar 2, 2026 | Pregnancy
Simple stretches helped me relieve my pregnancy back pain after classes and studying, and a long shift at the hospital as a nurse’s aide serving pregnant mothers and their babies in the newborn nursery. I worked 3-11pm and needed to relax my back so I could get to...
by JoniS | Jan 19, 2026 | Pregnancy
Ankle swelling had been a part of my life that summer. Now it was September, and I was getting closer to my due date, September 13th. I looked at my misshapen ankles and wondered if I was going to make it. Was there anything that would help? If I had understood...
by JoniS | Jan 12, 2026 | Men's Health, Pregnancy, Women's Health
Partner prep was a part of our preconception care. I remember when my husband and I wanted to add another child to our child to our family. We were intentional and researched how we could increase our chance of conceiving. We started having conversations about...
by JoniS | Dec 8, 2025 | Pregnancy
Do you know someone who needs relaxation tips for giving birth? They may want to read this article. I remember that cold winter night! I was in labor, preparing to give birth to our third child. We had “camped out” in our friend’s basement so our two young boys could...
by JoniS | Oct 27, 2025 | Pregnancy, Women's Health
Most women know that their bodies will change during pregnancy, but do they know that there is more than the obvious growth of their abdomen? It is truly miraculous how God designed the woman’s body to grow a baby human. Let’s look at the obvious and hidden body...
