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Mother’s fear of seeking Mental Health Support

One of the most common fears that prevent new mothers from seeking mental health support is the fear that their child (or children) will be taken away from them if they reveal that they have “dark” or intrusive thoughts. As a woman and a mother who sits in a position of privilege -white,…

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Hopeful Beginnings 2022 in Review

Adoption, Children, Counseling, Family, fathers, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, Mother, Pregnancy, self care, Social Worker, Teen, Teen Parenting

As we wind down 2022, I want to take time to reflect on the best present that we can give this season and that is the gift of hope. On so many occasions in this past year, I have been asked to explain Hopeful Beginnings – our work as an agency – and…

A New Mom’s counseling success story

Adoption, Children, Counseling, Family, Mental Health, Mother, Pregnancy

Not every story at Hopeful Beginnings ends on a joyous note but when they do, we celebrate those moments with our clients. Here is one of the incredible stories that we were so grateful to be a part of: Aubrey came to Hopeful Beginnings seeking counseling for postpartum depression that had become consuming….

Our Adoption Story

Adoption, Children, Counseling, Family

“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…

Mom’s Mental Health

Children, Family, Mental Health, Mother, mothers

Mental health is a dynamic place where as you pass through life, through good times and bad, it ebbs and flows. During the time that is not so great, there is Hopeful Beginnings where you can get the help you need before and after having a baby. If you are pregnant and it’s…

Children’s Illnesses

Children, Family

Children’s illnesses and when to know if and when things are serious and your child has to be transported to the hospital. First of all, before baby is born, it is important to either ask for a medical kit and a cold vaporizer. A good thermometer is very important to purchase. You can call the Doctor’s…

Child Birth Education

Children, Family, mothers, Pregnancy

Child Birth Education – if you ask my husband, the two full days of childbirth education I asked (forced?) him to attend with me at the hospital were among the longest two days of his life. Nine years later, I don’t remember many of the details except that there were lots and lots…

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What does it mean to be a good mother?

Children, Counseling, Family

I have never been much of a “beach read” type of woman but I would like to share a wonderful book that I did read this summer. The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan is a heart-breaking tale of “a bad mother trying to be good.” It is a work of fiction,…

Grief over a lost pregnancy

Grief & Loss, Pregnancy

Grief over a lost pregnancy. There are many subtitles that are under a lost pregnancy. The first is a miscarriage. A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy. Approximately half of all fertilized are lost spontaneously, usually before the woman knows she is pregnant. Among women…

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Hopeful Beginnings of St. Mary’s Services was established in 1887, with the vision of providing every child a good home. We continue this mission with adoption services and maternity counseling services.

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