Women's Center

Over the last few decades, professionals and the general public have become increasingly aware of the tragic occurrence of both child maltreatment and domestic violence. A national study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports that nearly one million children were...

Obstetricians are strongly recommending that women who want to have children make a commitment to preconception planning to minimize the risk of birth defects and to assure the best possible birth conditions for both mother and child. According to Stacy L. Norton, MD, "The best time to plan what...

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming, scary and confusing all at once. That is why it is important for you to have a solid support system when you are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Having adequate pregnancy support may be the difference between you having a happy, healthy...

Few endeavors challenge our sense of personal competence, or lack thereof, as much as being called upon to parent. Children with attachment problems are especially good at finding the places in us that don't feel strong, or those we might need to repair. If we accept the notion that our parenting...