A pregnancy test is a reliable way to confirm or deny a pregnancy. But knowing how a pregnancy test works and when to take one is essential for receiving accurate results. If you think you might be pregnant, taking a pregnancy test as soon as possible is essential for your health. If you’re pregnant, you’ll
If you think you might be pregnant and are wondering when you can take a pregnancy test, the answer is to wait two weeks after you have missed your menstrual period. This will give you the most accurate result. Read on to learn more about how a pregnancy test works and what to do if
When a fertilized egg is implanted outside of the uterus, such as in the fallopian tubes, an ectopic pregnancy results. Signs of a possible ectopic pregnancy include: Shoulder pain Extreme lightheadedness or fainting Severe abdominal or pelvic pain with vaginal bleeding If left untreated, ectopic pregnancies are very dangerous and require medical intervention. If a
Ultrasound technology revolutionized pregnancy health care. It gave women and physicians the ability to see inside the body to help inform treatment and monitor pregnancy progress. If you’re currently pregnant and wondering about the purpose of an ultrasound, there are three reasons every woman needs one before seeking an abortion. Reason #1. To Know How
An ultrasound is a tool that healthcare providers use to view areas inside the body non-invasively. Ultrasounds generate images using high-frequency sound waves. During an ultrasound a handheld wand, called a transducer, is placed against the woman’s body, emitting sound waves and recording the waves that bounce back. The healthcare provider can then read a
If you’re in a situation where you feel pressured to have an abortion, know there is hope and help available to you. You always have more than one option, and your pregnancy decision is yours. Pressure to Abort and Mental Health Impacts While every woman will react differently to an abortion experience, experts have found
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. This caused a shift in how our country sets abortion laws and restrictions. Since abortion is no longer a federally protected right, the power to legalize abortion is in the hands of state legislators to enact and repeal laws. How Does this Impact
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. The Justices decided the U.S. Constitution didn’t confer a right to abortion, and reversed the original Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion across the nation. What is fact and what is fiction? What does this mean for women in Pennsylvania? Facts After the
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade in June 2022, nationwide laws surrounding abortion became diverse. Some states rushed to add protections for abortion into their constitutions, while other states immediately banned the practice. Many states have had confusing lawsuits and stop gaps that have made laws hard to understand. So if you are
The overturning of Roe v. Wade does not affect PA because Pennsylvania already has laws in place legalizing abortion before 24 weeks of pregnancy. However, other states with existing abortion restrictions that could not be enforced due to Roe v. Wade experienced significant legal changes after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The neighboring
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