Your health should be the priority when you’re navigating an unplanned pregnancy. It can be easy to start weighing your options, but you must protect your well-being and confirm critical details first. Before deciding, you should verify information like your pregnancy’s location. Some women experience an ectopic pregnancy—a life-threatening condition that requires treatment. A limited
Online abortion (also known as at-home abortion) consists of two abortion drugs taken as a part of the medical abortion process. Pursuing this type of abortion can pose safety concerns and risks. Mifepristone is taken first, which blocks progesterone, a hormone needed for a pregnancy to grow. Second, misoprostol is taken, which causes cramping and
Ultimately, you alone have the right to make a pregnancy decision. Regardless of which option you’re considering, no one can pressure or coerce you into choosing a specific one. While you don’t have to share your intended pregnancy decision with your partner, there are several reasons why you may want to do so. We’ll outline
Any medical protocol or procedure has risks; you deserve to know what they are and how they can impact your health. The abortion pill (also called “medical abortion”) is no different, and making an informed decision is a crucial part of protecting your health. Learn about abortion procedures, risks, and side effects with options counseling
No one should pressure you to have an abortion, including your partner. This is illegal, and you deserve to consider all your options. An unplanned pregnancy can invite outside opinions, but you have the right to make a pregnancy decision. Being firm about how loved ones can support you is key. Talking About Your Unplanned
You wouldn’t want to risk complications or harmful side effects with any medical procedure. Making an informed decision about abortion helps protect your health. The abortion pill (medical abortion) uses drugs to end a pregnancy. Determining your eligibility is one way to determine whether this option is possible. Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic provides no-cost, confidential
If you were pregnant previously and had an abortion, there are many reasons why you may be interested in another pregnancy option this time around. You need accurate information to make a sound decision. Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic is a medical facility providing expert care to women with unplanned pregnancies. We care about your situation
It can be challenging to determine how you’ll feel after any medical procedure, including abortion. Recovery often depends on your side effects, unique medical needs, and specific situations. Abortion does have side effects all women experience, as well as possible risks. Knowing these details will help you make a clear pregnancy decision. Life’s Choices Women’s
Every woman who’s had an abortion will react differently to the procedure. Some may feel relieved or at peace, while others could struggle emotionally. There isn’t one right or wrong way to feel. Your emotions are valid. But before choosing abortion, it’s important to understand the potential mental health implications. How Could I Feel? The
You may question what options you have with an unplanned pregnancy. And though abortion is a choice, it’s the only one that terminates your pregnancy. There are other options: parenting and adoption. While neither is easy, they can be rewarding and provide the peace of mind you want. We’ll explore what you should know about
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
