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 com...

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 ...

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!...

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. SHOW NOTES: For more information about the podcast or to make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation visit...

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. SHOW NOTES: For more information about the podcast...

For many students, college is a season of growth & encouragement. Yet, Stacie found herself facing judgment from some of the very people she expected to support her. Even through disappointment & rejection, she continued working toward her goals & proved that unexpected circumstances don’t have to end your dreams. This week, we're excited to share a dual POV of an unplanned pregnancy journey! Stacie & Austin’s story is an honest look at navigating unexpected circumstance...

Madalyn never expected her college graduation photos to become the talk of her small, Southern college town. When she shared her pregnancy announcement on Instagram, the post went viral bringing attention, opinions, & plenty of conversations she never asked for. But behind the social media posts & small-town gossip was a 22-year-old college student navigating an unplanned pregnancy, single motherhood, & the uncertainty of what came next. In this powerful episode, Madalyn shares ho...

At 20 years old, Sharon’s life changed unexpectedly, forcing her to navigate fear, shame, rejection, & uncertainty largely on her own. In this new episode, Sharon shares the pain of losing support from the people she needed most, the judgment she faced carrying a biracial baby in a small Southern town, & the unexpected friends who stepped in along the way. SHOW NOTES: For more information about the podcast or to make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation visit https://unplannedanduntold.com/ Look...

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...