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It’s RTS Founders Month! Did you know… The first RTS parent support group was in October of 1981. The goal of parent support group is to assist in the healing process for parents who have lost a pregnancy or a baby. Attending the group and sharing experiences provides support and helps parents find meaning during a difficult time.   The poem pictured here was written by a mother on her way home from parent support group on what would have been her daughter’s third birthday.   #ResolveThroughSharing #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwarenessMonth #RTS #FoundersMonth

The Amani Initiative response program to teenage pregnancy provides a second chance for adolescent girls and young mothers to re- build their future through skills training and re- entry to school, avoiding repeat pregnancy and child marriage because teenage pregnancy should never be the end of a girls future. #EndChildMarriage #EndTeenagePregnancy #StrongerTogether

Continuing on our series of #DisabilityPrideMonth #VNPCMythorFact Mondays, this week we are debunking the myth about all birthing people with disabilities experiencing the high rates of severe complications with pregnancy. The VNPC encourages any birthing person with concerns about their risk of pregnancy complications to talk with their provider. Follow us to see what myth we debunk next week! #govnpc #virginianpc #vnpc

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. At AIMIS, we understand the profound grief that families experience when they lose a baby. Our mission is to improve women's health and reduce complications, and that includes supporting those who have suffered such a tragic loss. Let's break the silence surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. Together, we can offer comfort, understanding, and support to grieving families. #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #AIMIS #RememberYourBaby #GriefAwareness #Support #MiscarriageAwareness, #StillbirthAwareness, #SIDSAwareness, #BabyLoss #MIS #pregnancy

"Sleep is a divine gift, especially for expectant mothers. Adequate rest during pregnancy not only nurtures fetal development but also helps the mother's body recover and prepare for the miracle of childbirth. At Parenthood Planned, we believe in the sanctity of life and the importance of caring for both mother and child. If you're seeking resources and support, comment HISPLAN or drop a DM to me. Let's walk this blessed journey together."

"Sleep is a divine gift, especially for expectant mothers. Adequate rest during pregnancy not only nurtures fetal development but also helps the mother's body recover and prepare for the miracle of childbirth. At Parenthood Planned, we believe in the sanctity of life and the importance of caring for both mother and child. If you're seeking resources and support, comment HISPLAN or drop a DM to me. Let's walk this blessed journey together."

If you are pregnant and have experienced pregnancy loss or baby loss, our NCT practitioners are here to support you. Practitioners like Felicity have been trained in holding space for parents who experience grief and loss during pregnancy and early parenthood. NCT practitioner, Felicity, shares her thoughts after completing our training to support parents in these situations. 💗💙 #BLAW #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss Baby Loss Awareness Week

"Becoming a parent is the greatest opportunity to become the best version of yourself possible." The journey to parenthood is different for everyone but the root of it all is advocacy. What we want our pregnancy and birthing experience to look like can be on our terms with advocacy. Join me and award-winning spiritual psychology professional and best-selling author Lainne Love as we talk about how advocacy during our pregnancy and birthing journey is powerful (and necessary) to be in your sovereignty. https://lnkd.in/eSTsMwsD

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming, but with the right mindset and support, you can overcome any obstacle and build a bright future for yourself and your baby. The Myrtle Tree Npo provides online crisis pregnancy support. Through our whatsapp helpline we provide confidential and Non- judgmental counseling. We provide emotional, practical, and informational support. #crisispregnancysupport #singlemothersupport #teenpregnancy

"Becoming a parent is the greatest opportunity to become the best version of yourself possible." The journey to parenthood is different for everyone but the root of it all is advocacy. What we want our pregnancy and birthing experience to look like can be on our terms with advocacy. Join me and award-winning spiritual psychology professional and best-selling author Lainne Love as we talk about how advocacy during our pregnancy and birthing journey is powerful (and necessary) to be in your sovereignty. https://lnkd.in/eiFUgGdd