Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat

Chloe Belk
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Meet the podcast that's here to equip you for what's next now that Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. Hear from The Pregnancy Network staff and guest experts in their fields on topics like mental health and loneliness, what to do when you don't know what to do, caring for yourself holistically, and making empowered choices.

  1. Jul 1

    Pelvic Floor Care during Pregnancy and Postpartum: Part 1 I S4E4

    We hear a lot about self-care during pregnancy, but what about pelvic floor care? This month, we have Mary Sadler on the podcast. Mary has her doctorate in Physical Therapy and works as a pelvic floor therapist in Winston-Salem, NC. Mary talks kegels, strength training, and what your pelvic floor muscles go through during pregnancy, birth and postpartum on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. 0:39 - Mary's Intro 2:18 - Mary's First Piece of Advice for Pregnant Women 5:30 - What is the pelvic floor and how does it work? 8:30 - What happens to the pelvic floor during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? 15:01 - Pelvic Pain is Medically Treatable 18:55 - The "Mom Joke" 22:30 - Sneak Peak of Next Month's Episode… Find Mary on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagenie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.vagenie?lang=en

  2. Jun 3

    Mental Health in Motherhood | S4E3

    Jessica Hatton, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and owner of Christian Mom Counseling, and host Chloe Belk discuss mental health in motherhood, the loneliness epidemic, and healthy relationships.  00:00 - Podcast Starts 00:44  - Jessica's Introduction 04:24 - How Loneliness Plays a Role in Jessica's Counseling Experiences 06:49 - How can women process loneliness and the emotions surrounding an unplanned pregnancy? 10:46 - Practical Ways to Fight Loneliness 14:55 - Building Healthy Relationships 17:42 - Setting Boundaries 21:44 - What advice would you give someone who is still considering all of her options for her unplanned pregnancy? 25:12 - How Women Can Care For Themselves During Their Pregnancies 27:15 - Navigating the Newborn Stage 32:50 - Resources for the Postpartum Stage 36:48 - Jessica's Why for Serving Women 38:14 - Jessica's Encouragement to New Moms  This episode was originally released August 1, 2023.    Links Mentioned:   Christian Mom Counseling:  https://christianmomcounseling.com/   Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control/dp/0310351804/ref=asc_df_0310351804/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312425492373&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11787865850131897754&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009652&hvtargid=pla-425385864932&psc=1   Postpartum.net: https://www.postpartum.net/   Jessica didn't mention this in the episode, but she mentioned it to me (Chloe) after the fact. Jennie Allen's book, Find Your People, is another helpful resource to find community and combat loneliness. https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-People-Building-Community/dp/0593193385/ref=asc_df_0593193385/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532476049386&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10142739935963793812&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009652&hvtargid=pla-1459058127287&psc=1

  3. May 6

    The Abortion Pill from an RN's Perspective | S4E2

    Nurse Lauren is back on the podcast to discuss the abortion pill. The abortion pill is widely available online, so it's crucial to understand the impact of the drugs before taking them. Tune in to hear what the abortion pill does, what to expect if you're considering taking it, and an RN's advice for women considering the abortion pill.    1:03 - Why is the abortion pill the most common type of abortion? 4:46 - What does the abortion pill do? 12:23 - What Lauren is Hearing from Women Who Have Taken the Abortion Pill 17:27 - If I'm planning to take the abortion pill, what should I expect?  18:50 - Warning Signs to Seek Emergency Medical Help 19:40 - Other Types of Abortion 29:16 - Lauren's Advice for Women Considering the Abortion Pill

  4. Apr 1

    Pregnancy and Parenting in College | S4E1

    This month we have Halle Brickhouse on the podcast. Halle is a mom to one year old and a nursing student. Tune in for all things pregnancy and parenting in college. From prenatal appointments to childcare to pumping, Halle has navigated through all of these things with so much grace while in school. You'll be encouraged and informed through her experience as a student mom. Disclaimer: Funding to the ACCESS program for childcare was cut after this video was filmed. We encourage you to look into childcare resources to see what's available in your area! 00:42 - Halle's Introduction 1:25 - Halle's Story 2:50 - Finding Out She was Pregnant 5:40 - Getting Connected to Resources 6:14 - Nerves about Continuing School while Pregnant and Parenting 8:03 - Halle's Lived Experience of Being in School while Pregnant, Postpartum, and Parenting 12:52 - Balancing Parenting and School 17:04 - Pumping for One Year 20:12 - What Keeps Halle Going When It's Hard 23:44 - Halle's Advice for Moms Going Through the Same Thing   Resources Mentioned: Pregnancy on the College Campus - https://youtu.be/iAx5QOGeBmE?si=XumFNRKKYz2pzINw   About Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat: Meet the podcast for women who are unexpectedly pregnant and want the real stuff about pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. We cut through the noise to give you credible information from guest experts on topics like: Unplanned pregnancy Abortion procedures Parenting resources First-hand testimonials from parents Let's talk about what's next now that Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. New episodes the first Wednesday of the month.

  5. 12/01/2025

    Leah's Story of Open Adoption | S3E6

    This month on  Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat, join host Chloe Belk and author Leah Outten as she shares her story of open adoption from the birth mother's point of view. Leah is the author of The Sixteenth Year, a birth mother in a fully open adoption, and a mother of five whom she parents with her husband. She is a speaker and passionate advocate in the adoption community. Leah shares her story as God guided her through it, from finding out she was pregnant as a teen, to making an adoption plan, to her relationship with her daughter over twenty years later. Listen in as Leah shares the beauty and difficulties in her journey and resources to support birth mothers. 00:32: Leah's Introduction 1:47: Emotions She Felt as She Found Out She Was Pregnant 3:44: Her Decision to Place for Open Adoption 8:45: Did she face any pressure in her decision-making process? 11:00: "Leah Shower" 15:16: "Soda Bottle" Analogy for Grief 17:08: How Her Community Made her Feel Supported 19:10: What beauty and difficulty has come as a result of her open adoption? 23:59: How She Hoped for the Best with Her Relationship with Her Daughter and Protected Her Heart 27:14: Would you recommend writing a letter to your child during your pregnancy? 29:45: Resources for Adoption 33:18: Leah's "Why" for Serving in the Adoption Community Resources mentioned:  Get Leah's book, The Sixteenth Year: https://www.amazon.com/Sixteenth-Year-Open-Adoption-Memoir/dp/1645900509 The Ampersand Initiative: https://www.theampersandinitiative.com/ Leah's devotional for birth moms, Flourishing Hope: Birth Mom Edition: A Devotional for Birth Moms Growing in Unexpected Places: https://amzn.to/4rfXzKu Leah's devotional for women facing unplanned pregnancies, Flourishing Hope: A 30-Day Devotional for Pregnant Women in Unexpected Places: https://amzn.to/3LW0doL

  6. 11/01/2025

    What to Do When Your Breastfeeding Journey Doesn't Go As Planned | S3E5

    Holly Chandler is on staff at The Pregnancy Network and a great friend of Chloe, host of Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. Join Holly and Chloe as they discuss their breastfeeding journeys, the difficulties they faced, and how to process your breastfeeding journey not going as planned. 00:42: Holly's Introduction 1:27: Holly's Journey with Breastfeeding Both of Her Kids 20:32: Emotions Surrounding Breastfeeding Struggles 23:43: Misconceptions About Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding 29:28: Holly's Advice for the Breastfeeding Mom Who is Struggling 31:30: How Holly's Experience Impacts Her Encouragement for Other Moms 33:28: Holly's "Why" for Serving at The Pregnancy Network   Make an Appointment for Lactation Services at The Pregnancy Network: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuENvdJR9CwpbMGH2yGwL1cBEbMiV5BLJDX3CiNMDFFhm1Kw/viewform   Additional Resources Mentioned: How to Overcome Formula Feeding Guilt Article: - https://www.momwell.com/blog/overcoming-formula-feeding-guilt The Formula Mom Instagram Page -  https://www.instagram.com/theformulamom/?hl=en

  7. 10/01/2025

    My baby is here– Now what? The Ins and Outs of Newborn Care | S3E4

    Amanda Somers joins host Chloe Belk to discuss the ins and outs of newborn care. Amanda is a faithful volunteer at The Pregnancy Network for our Pregnancy 101 class. Tune in as she tackles topics like must-have baby items, infant illness, car seat safety, and more. In a hurry? Skip to the section that's most relevant to you. 0:30: Amanda's Introduction 1:35: How to Prepare Before Baby Comes 4:08: Must-Have Baby Items 6:53 Need-to-Know Information about Newborns 10:52: Signs to Watch for When Baby Gets Sick 14:51: Burns, Water Safety, and Falls 19:15: Car Seat Safety 21:51: Amanda's Why   Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Site: https://www.safeguilford.com/

  8. 09/01/2025

    "Just Wait": Chloe's Hopeful Take on the Season of Parenthood | S3E3

    Join host Chloe for a solo episode all about the positive "just wait" experiences of motherhood. It's no secret that new moms get a lot of unsolicited advice, and unfortunately, a lot of it leans negatively. We want to change that. Tune in as Chloe lists and explains some of the best experiences you have to look forward to on your motherhood journey, from one mom to another. Resources Mentioned: Labor and Delivery, Breastfeeding, and More | S1E5: Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat  https://youtu.be/qCEVA1bHKXM?si=gIRHfa5R8M1FWgNr Preparing For Your Hospital Birth | S2E4: Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat  https://youtu.be/1uXculwB98U?si=XuiNe6_shHcTy80w

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Meet the podcast that's here to equip you for what's next now that Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. Hear from The Pregnancy Network staff and guest experts in their fields on topics like mental health and loneliness, what to do when you don't know what to do, caring for yourself holistically, and making empowered choices.

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