All abortions end your pregnancy, but there are two general methods: medical and surgical. If you’re considering an abortion, make sure you’re aware of the side effects and risks and are fully informed. Schedule a free appointment at First Care Clinic to talk with our caring staff. Medical Abortion: How It Works Medical abortion (the…
Finding out you’re pregnant can be a scary experience. This is especially true if you don’t have a safe and supportive environment to explore your options and make a plan for your future. Feeling isolated and alone during times of challenge can lead us to make decisions we aren’t confident about. Whether you’re simply unable…
The constantly changing news about COVID-19 can cause a lot of uncertainty, and if you are facing a pregnancy right now it can feel even more overwhelming. But there is good news. According to a recent study done at Columbia University, there is currently no evidence showing pregnant women are more at risk…
Often women confide in a close friend first when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Even if you know your friend is sexually active, it can be shocking to hear she is pregnant. There is no one right way to react, but we have gathered some tips on how to best support a friend when she…
If you think you may be pregnant, usually the first thing you want to do is know for sure. When the stakes are this high, you want to be confident that your results are accurate. A lab-quality pregnancy test and an ultrasound are the best ways to know if you are pregnant. Continue reading to learn…
Knowing what to do after a positive pregnancy test is difficult. The test result can cause a wide range of emotions. If this pregnancy was not expected, then you will likely feel a great deal of stress. But keep in mind that this is quite common – nearly half of all pregnancies in the United…
OOPS! You’ve had unprotected sex and now there’s only one thing you can think about. What if I’m pregnant? If a baby wasn’t in the plans, you’re probably feeling worried and anxious. And you probably want an answer as soon as possible. Am I pregnant or not? There is no reliable way to know if…
If you’ve had a miscarriage, you might be feeling sad. If you were not intending to get pregnant, you might feel a combination of relief and sadness. These feelings are very common. Grieving a miscarriage can be especially hard because it’s often done privately. Likely not very many people knew you were pregnant. If you…
Destiny* was pregnant and afraid to tell her family. How would they react? Would they kick her out of the house? Would they be disappointed in her or angry? Being unexpectedly pregnant and being afraid or anxious about telling parents or other family members is very common. Destiny is like many women we see in…
If you are pregnant, you are likely getting advice from all corners. Hopefully you’re getting good advice from your doctor and nurses. And then everyone from your mother, sisters and friends to that person you just met in the check-out line at the grocery store may also want to chime in. You’ll likely see ads…
