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'I didn’t know I could become pregnant after having sex for the first time'

'I didn’t know I could become pregnant after having sex for the first time'

Click here to view original web page at www.theguardian.com Schoolgirls take part in a football match in Kilifi, a coastal town in Kenya, as part of a 2010 education initiative on the pitfalls of early marriage and teen pregnancy.

Local Artist Tai Allen Explores the 'Highs and Lows' of Life in Poetry Book and Album

Tai Allen Bed-Stuy resident and award-winning poet/soul singer Tai Allen is on a mission-- a mission to not only show how art imitates life but, also, how it can serve as life's sustenance.

Brooklyn NAACP and African-American Chamber of Commerce to Hold Empowerment Breakfast for Women Business Owners

On Saturday, November 21, from 10:00am - 12:00noon, join the Brooklyn NAACP & LI African-American Chamber of Commerce (Brooklyn Chapter) for a Women's Empowerment Breakfast for women-owned small businesses in Central and East Brooklyn.
Depression and Diabetes linked to Sedentary Pregnancy

Depression and Diabetes linked to Sedentary Pregnancy

Click here to view original web page at www.medicalnewstoday.com 13 0 Women suffering from depression during their second trimester are more likely to spend longer amounts of time sitting down.

Photos: Halloween at Von King

Bedford-Stuyvesant's future leaders dressed to impress On Saturday, October 31, the Von King Conservancy, in partnership with the 79 th Precinct, hosted its first annual Halloween Festival.
Understanding Postpartum Depression

Understanding Postpartum Depression

Click here to view original web page at www.keloland.com In addition to becoming a new mom, 18-year-old Geknee Morrison also goes to school full time and works part time. SIOUX FALLS, SD - "I come home from a bad day at work or school, and I see him.
Mothers who ran Marathon while pregnant post pics of their babies

Mothers who ran Marathon while pregnant post pics of their babies

Click here to view original web page at www.bostonglobe.com Amanda Fouquette and her daughter, Alaina. It takes months of regimented training to condition a body to run the Boston Marathon. Imagine running those 26.2 miles while pregnant.

Repair Grants Available for East Flatbush Homeowners

The Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) has awarded Neighborhood Housing Services of East Flatbush, Inc. (NHSEF) $750,000 to implement an Owner-Occupied Home Repair Grant Program. AHC will monitor the administration process.
How I got my mojo back after pregnancy

How I got my mojo back after pregnancy

Click here to view original web page at blog.hellomagazine.com Seeing yet another, very, new Mum back in her skinny jeans this week made me reflect on my own journey back to fitness.

I’m Running the NYC Marathon! Local Resident: Sean Gay

Sean Gay By Tracey Capers, Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, EVP Programs, Organizational Development In this series, we are highlighting a handful of local residents who will be running the New York City Marathon! If you see them on the ro