Blood vs Urine Pregnancy Test: What’s the Difference? 

There are two common kinds of tests to detect pregnancy: blood tests and urine tests. Let’s explore the difference between the two. Understanding How Pregnancy Tests Work In order to understand how pregnancy tests work, it is important to understand what happens in your body when you become pregnant. About two weeks after the first…


Pregnant in College: Everything You Need to Know

While you might picture the traditional college student fresh out of high school with little responsibility, the truth is that college students come from diverse backgrounds, each with unique experiences and life stories. As a matter of fact, 22% of all students in undergraduate programs are parents, and there are 1.7 million single mothers enrolled…


Free Diapers for Families in Need

Willow Womens Center is Supporting Local Families with Free Diapers The cost of having a baby is one of the factors parents consider when facing an unplanned pregnancy. In fact, poverty is the most common reason that women and their partners choose not to continue with a pregnancy. Disposable diapers alone cost an average of…


First-Time Parents: Should you Take Parenting Classes?

Surprised to learn that you are expecting…unexpectedly? Parenting can feel intimidating even when your pregnancy is planned for a lot of reasons, the same as getting to prenatal appointments or preparing for the cost of diapers and formula. But outside of those logistics, knowing how to raise a child can also feel overwhelming. Children require…


What do Parenting Classes Teach? 

As you begin thinking about all the things related to pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting, you may want to consider adding a local parenting class to the list. While diapers, wipes, and birth plans tend to take precedence during this busy time, parenting classes can be tremendously helpful as you prepare for a new infant, helping…