Finding out you’re unexpectedly pregnant can stir many different emotions—all of which can feel more overwhelming as you think about telling your boyfriend and family. Telling them will help ease these difficult feelings as you get the news out in the open, but it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re wondering
Do you think you’re possibly pregnant? Maybe your periods are irregular, so it’s hard to know. In this blog, we share the 7 top pregnancy symptoms to look out for, according to the Mayo Clinic. Always go about pregnancy testing to be sure and follow up with an ultrasound to determine how far along you
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and worried about telling your parents, that’s understandable. You might be worried about how they will react or if they will judge you. These fears are understandable, but the only way to overcome them is by telling your parents. Once you get it over with, you’ll feel a lot
Wondering whether you might be pregnant? The first step toward finding out is by taking a pregnancy test. But knowing which kind to take and at what time is essential for receiving accurate results. Read on to learn more about the different options available for pregnancy testing and what to do if you receive a
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
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