Discovering you are pregnant can leave you feeling overwhelmed and scared. If you are a teenager, it can feel even more overwhelming, knowing that you will have to tell them about the pregnancy. While it won’t be easy to share the news, there are ways to talk with your parents that can help make the
Facing an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming and scary, and when you add pressure from a partner or family members, it can leave you wanting to deal with a pregnancy as quickly as possible. But for the sake of your health, there are important facts and details about your pregnancy you need to know before
Yes, it is possible to pass an STD to your child during pregnancy and birth. Also, some STDs are asymptomatic, which means that you may not know you even have an STD. That’s why frequent testing is essential, whether you think you might be pregnant or have been sexually active with more than one partner.
Are you considering a medical abortion (the abortion pill)? It’s a serious medical procedure that terminates an early pregnancy, and you should always weigh the risks and side effects before you move forward. However, this blog isn’t about the standard risks. (You can read about those here.) Instead, we will cover some facts about medical
Protecting your reproductive health during pregnancy starts with an ultrasound. No matter what option you are considering—abortion, parenting, or adoption—you need to gather important health details about your pregnancy. So why does an ultrasound matter so much? An ultrasound is the only way to look inside the uterus and learn essential facts that inform your
Learning of an unexpected pregnancy can leave you feeling isolated and confused. When navigating a pregnancy decision, it’s crucial to seek support from those closest to you. However, if your friends begin to try to convince you to make a decision that you don’t want to make, it’s important to recognize this pressure and address
Navigating a pregnancy decision can be incredibly overwhelming. Sometimes, it might feel like you receive unwanted advice everywhere you turn. While it’s important to seek support from those closest to you, no one has the right to pressure you to make a decision you don’t want to make. It’s up to you alone to decide
If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy, you may feel like abortion is your most straightforward option. However, terminating a pregnancy is a serious medical decision that can have negative impacts on your physical and mental health. As you begin to explore your other options, such as making an adoption plan and parenting, consider having an
Understanding Florida’s abortion laws is critical to navigating your options. After the 2024 election, a proposal to amend the state constitution to include abortion did not pass. This means that Florida’s existing abortion laws remain in effect. Below, we address some common misconceptions about abortion laws in Florida and provide clarity on what is required.
The people we spend the most time with naturally influence our decisions, even if we’re unaware. While sometimes the influence of friends and family can be good, no one should ever be trying to force you to make a pregnancy decision that you don’t want to make. Whether the pressure from your friends and family
