Know Your Pregnancy Options
Did you just find out you were pregnant? You may be freaking out. Or be in denial. This isn’t what you planned. It’s okay. Just take your moment. When you’re ready to process your options, take a minute to read about your pregnancy options and ask yourself...
Before an abortion checklist
If you’re considering an abortion, use this checklist first. It is important to have all the information you need to be empowered to make the best decision for you. Following this “before an abortion checklist” could save you the pain, inconvenience, and cost of an...
My boyfriend wants me to get an abortion. What do I do?
Finding out you are pregnant can ignite many strong, and sometimes conflicting, emotions in both you and your partner. If you are unexpectedly pregnant, you might feel pressured by your partner to choose abortion. But often, most women are not sure what they want....
How often should you get tested for STDs?
If you are sexually active, you might be wondering how often you should get tested for STDs. One of the most important things you can do to protect your health when sexually active is to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs, also referred to as...
What day did I get pregnant?
If you recently found out you are pregnant you might be wondering, “What day did I get pregnant?” There are several ways to help figure out when you conceived. While some steps are more reliable than others, here are a few tools to help you get started in figuring...
Do I need an ultrasound before an abortion?
Do I need an ultrasound before an abortion? An ultrasound can help you feel confident in what options are the best and safest for you. Here are 3 reasons you need an ultrasound before an abortion. Yes, even before taking the abortion pill.1. Where is the pregnancy...
Making Hard Decisions When You’re Freaking Out
Have you ever tried making a critical life decision in the middle of a full-blown panic attack? It’s remarkably similar to trying to sail a ship in a hurricane. When we’re freaking out, we can’t think rationally, constructively, or even clearly. Our bodies go into...
Telling Your Mom About an Unexpected Pregnancy
Telling your mom about an unexpected pregnancy can be one of the most terrifying experiences you can ever go through. You may be worried about how she will take the news. Will she be mad, sad, or worst of all, disappointed? Is she going to yell? Will she cry? Your...
Incomplete Abortion
With the abortion pill becoming the most common abortion method, it is important to familiarize yourself with potential side effects and risk factors associated with this regimen. If you have taken the abortion pill regimen of mifepristone and misoprostol, an uncommon...
Ectopic Pregnancy
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy (sometimes called a tubal pregnancy) is a pregnancy that implants outside of the uterus – most commonly in the fallopian tubes. Ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition in which the pregnancy cannot be sustained –...