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What are the signs of Perinatal Depression

Depression or anxiety that occurs during pregnancy is called perinatal depression or perinatal anxiety. Perinatal depression can include symptoms such as; frequent crying, mood swings, irritability, extreme fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, loss of sexual interest, anxiety, appetite changes, negative scary thoughts, feelings of inadequacy, hopelessness and despair. Perinatal anxiety includes symptoms similar…

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Our Adoption Story

“We chose our adoption with Hopeful Beginnings, because they made us feel comfortable from the first time we met them. Everyone was approachable and kind through the process. It helped to have friends and families support, but it also helped to have an agency who listened and answered our questions and concerns. Adoptive…

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Teen Parenting Program

Hopeful Beginning’s Teen Parenting Program and how you can discern if this program is for you and your school, community, or church.  First of all, it is important for you to speak with the teachers, social workers, and nurses at your school to look at the numbers of students who are pregnant and…

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Baby in the NICU

Hopeful Beginnings can help you if your baby is in the NICU at the hospital after birth.  For those of you who don’t know, the NICU is the neonatal intensive care for babies who are ill that have just been born.    Hopeful Beginnings is very helpful for mothers that have their babies…

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