Choosing to have an abortion or place your child in an adoptive family can seem impossible, especially if you feel many factors are out of your control. That’s why you must get the information you need to make an informed decision and receive all the facts about these options. Making this decision can be daunting,
Like many procedures, abortion has risks that all women should know about, especially those undergoing one. One of these risks is an incomplete abortion, which is when some of the pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus following the procedure. Incomplete abortions are dangerous when left untreated and always require further medical treatment. Any woman can
There are two main types of abortion, medical and surgical. The abortion method varies by pregnancy, how long the woman has been pregnant, and her health history. Both medical and surgical abortions carry risks, like any medical procedure. The best way a woman can protect her health when choosing abortion is by being informed about
You may have heard of a medical abortion, or medication abortion, before. Medical abortion is the process of removing a viable pregnancy with two medications, mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone works by blocking progesterone and preventing the embryo from implanting. Misoprostol causes contractions in the uterus and expels both the embryo and remaining pregnancy tissue through
Are you unexpectedly pregnant and unsure of your options? We get it. Pregnancy can be a scary thing to face, especially if you weren’t planning on it. The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is to explore all the options available.
The first sign of pregnancy is usually a late period, but a change in your monthly cycle can happen for other reasons. If you’ve recently had sex and your period is late, you might be pregnant. See if these other pregnancy symptoms seem familiar.
A positive pregnancy test only indicates the possibility of pregnancy. Although at-home pregnancy tests are relatively accurate, one study suggests up to 5% can indicate you aren’t pregnant when you actually are. There’s much more to know, and ultrasound is one of the best ways to get that information.
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.
