Alex was a full-time student at Florida State University, working full-time, & cheering competitively when she found out she was unexpectedly pregnant at 21 years old. Afraid of judgement, she kept her pregnancy a secret from her cheer squad, even competing at 21 weeks pregnant before finally telling her team. In this inspiring episode, Alex shares the pressure, loneliness, & determination it took to navigate motherhood while finishing college. SHOW NOTES: For more information a...

We have heard many stories in Unplanned & Untold about women who have experienced an unplanned pregnancy while being a student athlete. Today, podcast host, Kaitlyn Willing, sits down with Baby Steps Director of Marketing, Charlton Jones, and dives deeper into that experience, the statistics, and the resources available on this special episode! SHOW NOTES: For more information about the podcast or to make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation visit https://unplannedanduntold.com/ Looking to learn m...

Kayleigh discovered she was unexpectedly pregnant during her senior year of college. For six months, she hid her pregnancy from everyone and continued to show up to classes, work, & push toward graduation, all while feeling like she was living two completely different lives. In this new episode, Kayleigh shares her story to remind women that an unplanned pregnancy does not define their worth or the fate of their future! SHOW NOTES: For more information about the podcast or to make...

As a pastor’s kid, Anna was surrounded by strong values & a close-knit family. In her early twenties, right as she was stepping into a new season, her life took an unexpected turn. Anna found out she was pregnant & everything shifted. What followed wasn’t easy. It was a journey filled with overwhelming emotions, uncertainty, & challenges she never saw coming. But through it all, Anna showed incredible resilience & with hard work, determination, & the steady support of her ...

Santee was a freshman in college when a doctor told her something she never expected. She was five & a half months pregnant! During the next few months, she would face a roller coaster of experiences from her water breaking in class to her father passing away. Before she could even take six weeks to recover, she was back on campus determined to finish what she started. A few years later, while still pursuing her degree, she faced a second unplanned pregnancy. Through the weight of grief, ...

Andrea never gave up. Through facing an unplanned pregnancy, debating every possible decision for her & her daughter, going back & forth from school & the NICU, & grieving her daughter’s death, she never gave up on her education. She wanted her daughter to have a mother who persevered, & she did! Andrea & her daughter’s story have & will continue to inspire others! SHOW NOTES: For more information about the podcast or to make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation visit https:/...

Today’s guest brings a story filled with profound love & a strength forged through unimaginable circumstances. Born in Panama & raised between cultures, Andrea navigated a childhood shaped by instability & resilience. While attending Texas A&M, her life took an unexpected turn when she found herself pregnant at 19 after being told she was infertile. This is a conversation about unplanned pregnancy, impossible decisions, loss, hope, & discovering just how capable you are ev...

Julissa found out she was pregnant at just 15 years old. When life took an unexpected turn, she chose to keep moving forward & made the difficult decision to leave her high school to find the support she & her baby needed. As a first-generation college student & parenting student, Julissa commuted by train to her early classes, balanced coursework, & took care of her daughter. Her journey is living proof that circumstances do not define your future! SHOW NOTES: For mor...

Kelly discovered she was pregnant at just 20 years old while playing collegiate basketball at a small Christian college. Fear quickly set in. At first it felt like the end of her dreams, but soon she realized this experience would become the very thing that fueled her determination! With her daughter by her side, Kelly continued pursuing her goals both on & off the court. SHOW NOTES: For more information about the podcast or to make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation visit https://unp...

Today, we have the honor of sharing the story of a Baby Steps Alumni whose journey is powerful, honest, & deeply encouraging! Abby was part of the Baby Steps at The University of Alabama Hub before it was officially open & her experience as a Student-Mom continues to reflect exactly why the Baby Steps mission matters. SHOW NOTES: For more information about the podcast or to make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation visit https://unplannedanduntold.com/ Looking to learn more about t...