While pregnancy symptoms differ for every woman, there are some common ways our bodies can tell us we are pregnant. The best way to confirm is to take a home pregnancy test or a blood test, but until you can do that, here are some common early signs of pregnancy, [...]
You are not alone in this. Abortion isn’t always painted in a full picture. It seems like a decision that will solve the perceived problem of being pregnant and ultimately having a child, but many women who come to us tell us the trauma that followed their visit to the [...]
Mom or Dad, this one’s for you. If you aren’t expecting to hear the words, “I’m pregnant” from your daughter, it may come as quite a shock. Chances are she is just as stunned as you are. Breaking the news to someone about a surprise baby takes courage. While your [...]
If you are worried you might be pregnant, it can feel very confusing when menstruation (period) signs and early pregnancy signs may be similar. You may be thinking, “Am I extra tired because I’m pregnant or because my period is coming? And my chest is tender? And these hormones?” You [...]
Discovering you’re pregnant as a teenager can be a scary time indeed. You may feel horrified that this has happened to you, thinking “How can I be pregnant?”. All of the unknowns come rushing at you causing fear and emotional turmoil. How do I tell my parents? What about school? [...]
So, you had an awesome night out with friends, found yourself in a place you didn’t expect and now you’re panicking because, while your judgement was clouded, you had unprotected sex. You’ve heard of emergency contraceptives and know some people who have used them so you decide it’s worth a [...]
It's North Carolina Law. North Carolina law requires that a woman receive certain abortion information at least 72 hours prior to an abortion (effective 10/1/2015). This information is part of the N.C. Woman’s Right to Know Act of 2011 that mandates the giving of informed consent prior to an abortion. [...]
So there you are in your bathroom, anxiously watching the timer on your phone count down. You hear the ding; you hesitantly look; and…. One line…. Negative. The first rush of feeling is relief. But then – wait a minute. Your period is 6 days late, and you are NEVER [...]
If you are pregnant and you are not sure what to do, just pause. Perhaps you are weighing the pregnancy options available for you and cannot see how you can accomplish your personal goals with a baby. Avoid making a quick, emotional, and irreversible decision that you may later regret [...]
Now that it has settled in that you are pregnant, you begin to wonder, “how far along am I?”. This question can be answered in different ways, some more accurate than others. For starters, you can ask google for a pregnancy calculator. By entering the first day of your last [...]
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