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Signs of an Incomplete Abortion
What is an incomplete abortion?An incomplete abortion means that there is still pregnancy tissue inside of your womb. This does not necessarily mean that your pregnancy is still growing, however, it does mean that not all of the pregnancy remnants were successfully...
COPING WITH UNPLANNED PREGNANCY DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Christmas can be one of the most cherished times of year. It's a season filled with joy and gratitude, family and friends, snow-ball fights and hot cocoa… For a young woman experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, however, Christmastime can be very difficult and even...
VAPING & PREGNANCY
According to the FDA, over 3 million youth use some type of tobacco product. E-cigarettes, otherwise known as vapes, have quickly become "the most commonly used tobacco products" in the United States in 2022 (FDA).People vape for different reasons. Some find it...
ANXIETY & PREGNANCY
For some women, pregnancy is a joyful time as they excitedly await the arrival of their baby. For others, pregnancy can be some of the most stress-filled, anxiety-producing days of their lives.What is anxiety?According to MedlinePlus, anxiety is "a feeling of fear,...
What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy?
The term "ectopic pregnancy" is something you may have heard of, but you might not know what it means and if you should be worried about it. It is important to know the signs and seek care by a licensed OB/GYN before determining what steps you should take regarding...
WHAT ARE AT-HOME ABORTIONS & ARE THEY SAFE?
An "at-home" abortion is the common name for a medication abortion. This type of abortion is done by taking the abortion pill."The abortion pill is a two-pill process that ends a pregnancy within the first 70 days of gestation."1 The first pill is called Mifepristone,...
HE WANTS ME TO GET AN ABORTION
Pregnancy was not supposed to happen in this relationship. You've only been dating for a couple of years. He said he didn't want kids. You were on birth control. Up until now, having a baby hadn't crossed your mind. Then you missed your...
PREGNANT IN SCHOOL
How could this be possible? You never thought this could happen.But that little test staring up at you couldn't be clearer: You're pregnant.This was not a part of the plan. You're wondering, "Now what? What should I do? Can I even parent a child and go to school...
WHAT IS SEXUAL COERCION & WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
Have you ever been pressured by a spouse or partner to say "yes" to something physical or sexual when you would have rather said "no"? And you wake up feeling a sense of guilt and shame because of what you were pressured into?If someone has ever made you feel like you...
TYPES OF ABORTIONS
That line on the pregnancy test was unmistakable: You're pregnant. Depending on your circumstances, you might feel as though abortion is your only option. Before making important decisions regarding your pregnancy, it is vitally important that you understand the...