You’re unexpectedly pregnant, and when you reach out to a pregnancy clinic for support, they tell you that you’ll need to have sexually transmitted infection testing if you’re considering abortion. But you wonder why you can’t just take the abortion pill or have a surgical abortion without the extra step of sexually transmitted infection (STI)… Read More
The last thing you want right now is to be pregnant. Yet, with a missed period and a positive pregnancy test in your hand, you seem to be facing a reality you weren’t prepared for. Your mind naturally starts racing with questions. How did this happen? What should I do now? You start researching abortion,… Read More
You bravely navigated the process of deciding what to do about your unplanned pregnancy. You researched and sought advice. But if you ultimately chose abortion, you might be confused about how you’re feeling because you didn’t expect to feel sad. In our last post, we discussed ways that you can take care of yourself physically… Read More
Caring for yourself after an abortion is critical to your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You’ve probably heard the term “self-care,” but what does that mean after having an abortion? Self-care is “the ability of individuals to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness with or without the support of a… Read More
Does everyone seem to have an opinion about what you should do about your unexpected pregnancy? Your parents want you to have an abortion because they’re worried about your ability to finish school. Your boyfriend wants you to have an abortion because he isn’t ready for the responsibilities of parenthood. Your best friend worries that… Read More
Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel like you’re getting knocked over by a tidal wave of emotions like fear, anxiety, and shock. But knowledge is empowering, and it allows you to confidently make an informed decision about your unplanned pregnancy. If you’re considering abortion, we first want to acknowledge how mighty you are to… Read More
A pregnancy ultrasound is a painless medical test that gives your healthcare provider valuable information about your pregnancy. A small wand-like transducer captures images onto an ultrasound screen for a physician to examine. “So, why do I need an ultrasound if I want an abortion?” It’s a good question, and this article will answer by… Read More
When you think you might be pregnant, it feels impossible to think about anything else. You may find yourself looking for every possible sign wondering if your symptoms are from PMS or an unexpected pregnancy. “Are my breasts sore because I’m pregnant or because my period is coming?” “Am I having these cramps because of… Read More
Do you feel overwhelmed by an unexpected pregnancy? Feeling scared and confused about what to do next is normal when you discover you’re pregnant, especially when you weren’t planning on it happening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you aren’t alone — 45%, nearly half, of all pregnancies in the United… Read More
Are you afraid you might be pregnant? Maybe your period is late, your contraception failed, or you just had unprotected sex. Regardless of how it happened, now you’re worried about an unexpected pregnancy, and you aren’t sure what to do. You may have heard about Plan B and the abortion pill, but you aren’t sure… Read More