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I am pregnant, oh no! What am I going to do?

Adoption, Counseling, General, Pregnancy

This is a very common thing to happen. You never in a million years thought that you would get pregnant. You thought you were being careful, but here you are, not ready to have a child or more importantly, parent a child! Some women or teens only had sex once and got pregnant….

Self-care for parents

Children, General, Pregnancy

As a parent, you will always have something to clean or something to do. You have to take care of your child and make sure that they are safe. Days or even weeks can pass by without you taking care of yourself. Self-care is very important as a parent. You want to make…

Why vaccines are so important to children

Children, General, vaccinations

Why are vaccines so important to the child? There are many different diseases that are out there in the world. Everyone can be affected by a disease. It doesn’t manner if you are an adult or a child. However, throughout the year’s researchers have developed vaccines to prevent people from getting certain diseases….

Newborn Skin to Skin Contact

Children, General, Pregnancy

Skin-to-Skin Contact and its benefits A welcoming of a new baby is such an exciting time for parents. One of the most rewarding feelings is when you get to hold your baby for the first time. You may have heard of the skin-to-skin contact that occurs when a baby is born. Skin-to-skin…

Marriage and a New Baby

Children, Counseling, General, Pregnancy

Maintaining A Good Marriage While Managing A New Baby You and your significant other recently got married or have been married for a while. Both of you are happy enjoying each other’s company and living a happy life. Then one day, both of you find out that you’re having a baby. It’s very…

Safe Haven

Adoption, Children, Counseling, General, Pregnancy

As social workers, our main goal is to provide support and assistance through various life-changing events. Our values remind us that it is our responsibility to protect children from abuse, neglect, and any other form of maltreatment. Year after year there have been countless infants abandoned in unsafe locations where they face…

New Virtual Support Group: Mom Talk

Children, Counseling, General, Pregnancy

The staff at Hopeful Beginnings is always looking for ways to provide support to the mothers in our community who are in need of a safe space and a message of hope and encouragement. Our current pandemic is leaving many of us lacking in connections with others. Through our counseling that we provide…

Agency Adoption vs Independent Adoption

Adoption, Children, Counseling, General

As birth mothers and adoptive families may research their options regarding adoption, they will find there are many different types of professionals involved in the adoption process. Adoption agencies could be viewed as more of an encompassing multi-disciplinary team approach while independent adoptions facilitated solely by adoption attorneys could be viewed as…

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Counseling, General

There is no denying that wintertime in Chicago can be a very long and gloomy few months. Once the cold fall weather sets in and the clouds have blanketed the sky, it can feel as if the sun goes into hibernation until March. Mentally, emotionally, and physically, this time of year can be…

PostPartum Depression

Children, Counseling, General, Pregnancy

Women hope and pray for a safe pregnancy. Discovering their pregnancy is affected by postpartum depression is devastating. However, postpartum depression can be treated through counseling. We at Hopeful Beginnings provide free counseling from qualified counselors for women experiencing postpartum depression. With time and treatment, recovery is possible Have you been feeling empty,…

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