Unplanned & Untold

Giving birth can bring a lot of questions & uncertainty, especially when a mother isn't sure what to expect or what options are available to her.

A doula can help change that experience. Through education, advocacy, & continuous support, doulas help mothers feel more informed & confident as they navigate labor & delivery. Having someone in their corner can make a meaningful difference in how a mother experiences childbirth.

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When Alicia unexpectedly found herself pregnant, her life changed in ways she never could have anticipated. Without the support of her family, she faced the added weight of cultural expectations & the shame surrounding her experience as a Student-Mom.

As she navigated motherhood, her child’s health challenges brought even more uncertainty into an already difficult season. Through it all, Alicia had to learn, grow, & find her way forward while facing circumstances she never expected.

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Cindy grew up in a single-mother home after her dad went to prison, so she knew from a young age that life could change unexpectedly.

When she found out she was pregnant as a freshman at Troy University, she could hardly believe it. Becoming a mom changed the direction of her life in ways she never expected, but it didn’t mean her education had to end.

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For almost a year, Kate kept her pregnancy a secret from her professors.

As a Student-Mom, she was trying to navigate college while carrying the weight of an experience she didn’t feel comfortable sharing. She also struggled to find a community where she felt understood and supported.

That's where Baby Steps was able to step in and give Kate a source of encouragement, connection, and support she had not yet experienced as a Student-Mom.

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Rachael found out she was pregnant in the BATHROOM of her CHILDHOOD HOME! But an unexpected pregnancy at the University of Tennessee didn't change what Rachael wanted for her future.

She was terrified to tell her family & overwhelmed by anxiety about how they would react. Even though they ultimately met her with love & support, she spent so much time fearing what that moment would look like.

While raising a newborn & navigating the demands of college, she kept working toward her degree. When she graduated, she didn't stop there. Rachael went on to earn her master's degree & build the career she had dreamed of.

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An unplanned pregnancy changed Raven’s plans, but it didn't have to change her future.

Raven had a goal, & she didn't let anything stand in her way. While raising her child & navigating college, she put in the work to earn her degree in just three years! 

Along the way, Baby Steps was there to provide the support & encouragement she needed to keep moving forward.  She didn't have to worry if it was possible to have both her education & her baby, instead she had a community reminding her that she could do both.

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Ansley’s journey is a reminder that an unexpected chapter can lead you somewhere you never imagined.

Becoming a Student-Mom came with challenges she never expected, but through every obstacle, she kept working toward the future she wanted for herself & her child. Along the way, her own experience as a mom inspired her to pursue a career caring for some of the tiniest & most vulnerable patients.

Today, Ansley is a NICU nurse, a dream she worked incredibly hard to achieve. Her story is one of perseverance, purpose, & what can happen when you refuse to let difficult circumstances determine what’s possible.

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We are SO excited to dive into this week's episode from the perspective of a father. Kaitlyn sits down to talk to the new President and CEO of Baby Steps! In this episode, Cary discusses finding out his daughter had an unplanned pregnancy her freshman year, why Baby Steps is so important to him & his family, & the future of Baby Steps! Tune into this amazing and heartfelt episode now.

Want to learn more about the Baby Steps organization? Visit the website babysteps.org for more info!

Download the Grandparent's Guide now by visiting this link babysteps.org/grandparent

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Pregnancy & motherhood can bring incredible joy, but they can also bring unexpected changes to your sense of identity & emotional well-being.

In this episode of Behind the Blue Lines, we talk openly about the mental health challenges many women experience like postpartum depression, the transition into motherhood, & the importance of finding support through every stage of the journey.

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The hardest seasons often shape us in the most meaningful ways. For Janie, her world changed with one pregnancy test. In an instant, the plans she had for college looked different, & the future became filled with questions she never expected to ask. 

While that moment marked the beginning of an unexpected journey, it wasn’t the end of her story. What could have broken Janie instead became the very thing that strengthened her. 

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