Lean On Me

Pregnancy is often a happy and exciting time in a woman’s life, but like any life-changing event, it can also be scary and sometimes even overwhelming. It’s important to have a support system – someone (or someones) to talk to about fears and hopes, to help Mom cope with all the physical and emotional changes.

First of all, be sure to share your concerns with your doctor or midwife. He or she will want to be aware of your situation in order to be sensitive to your needs.

Then, find someone in your personal life that you can lean on – someone to share your excitement and your worries. Sometimes this mean being reaching outside your comfort zone. Sometimes it requires some creative thinking. But many single moms have made it through their pregnancies -- even enjoyed it! -- by reaching out to others for the emotional support they need:

My mom is the biggest support ever.
Marina

My mom has absolutely been my biggest supporter. She had a hard time when I first told her i was pregnant, but she loves me and loves my son and would do anything for us. She wants her grandson to be happy and healthy and definitely loves spending time with him. She's also there for me any time I need to talk.
Amanda

My Mom has been a huge support - she is so in love with her granddaughter already :) My best friend has also been there for me - went to birthing class with me, and is so excited to be an 'auntie' They both have sat with me as I cry uncontrollably, as well as when I am on cloud 9 shopping for cute little outfits. I feel so fortunate to have both of these women in our lives.
Melissa

My mom has been my biggest support, definitely! And my dad too, he loves my son so so so so much it is crazy!
Liz

My greatest help is from my older daughter! When I need help she is here. When I'm sad she cheers me up. I don't have family close to where I live so I take what I can get from my 10-year-old.
Lisa

I have to say my mother has been my biggest support but my friends and sister have been great as well. My mom is going to come live with me for a year to help me with the baby when she is born so I don't have to worry about putting my 8 week old in day care. I love her so much. She is shutting down her busy life to take care of her girls. My mom has been waiting for a grandchild for 40 years so she is over the moon. Moms are the greatest gift God ever gave anyone... I hope to be the same kind of gift to my daughter.
Carol

When I was pregnant it was my friends who supported me most. Now that he is here it would be my family & those same friends.
Corie

My parents have been my biggest support. They are both great.
Christina