An unexpected pregnancy can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. If your friend is experiencing this situation right now, you can make a world of difference in her life with your support. Here are five ways you can support your friend during this time. 1. Keep Her Company and Listen She might feel very alone right
If you’re sexually active, your mind can start racing when your body feels off. You might ask, “Am I pregnant, or is it in my head?” “Why hasn’t my period come yet?” Maybe you grabbed your phone, searched pregnancy symptoms, and found our blog. Welcome! We’re here to help you. If you live near Fort
Tough conversations can stretch you to your emotional limits, but they’re necessary and valuable for building relationships and gaining support. Telling your parents about your unexpected pregnancy is one of those challenging talks because it comes with risks and unknowns. What will they think? How will they react? What if they don’t support me? But
Do you think you’re pregnant after missing a period? With your emotions high, it can be challenging to know which way is left and which way is right. You are not alone. Here are some of the most common early pregnancy symptoms. Early Pregnancy Symptoms to Look Out For If your period usually is pretty
The “abortion pill” is another name for medical abortion, which terminates a pregnancy with prescription drugs. You may have heard other names for this type of abortion, such as medication abortion, chemical abortion, mail-order abortion, self-managed abortion, at-home abortion, and online abortion. These names represent different characteristics of the abortion pill but refer to the
Many women are feeling anxious and scared following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Some may be wondering whether their rights are in jeopardy. It’s essential to understand your rights and learn what is true and what isn’t. What Happened in 1973? The Supreme Court ruled that women had a constitutional right to abortion in
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The overturn of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 triggered fear and worry about women dying due to changes in abortion access. Despite the fears, rest assured that even states with more restrictions like Texas allow an exception for the life of the woman. If your life was ever in danger, you would have access
Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court during June of 2022. It was major news, but the amount of coverage also led to some fear and confusion about the laws across the country. Here are two facts to know about the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade to help you separate fact from
The relationship between abortion and negative mental health has long been debated. But, experts agree that at least some women are at a higher risk for negative mental health impacts like depression after an abortion experience. In addition to a history of mental health issues, other risk factors include feeling pressured to abort or having
