Women's Health Blog | Sira | Gainesville, FL

5 Things to Know About Ectopic Pregnancy

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Feb 21, 20232 min read

5 Things to Know About Ectopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy is a dangerous condition that makes a pregnancy non-viable and may jeopardize the life of the mother. It’s important...

Unplanned Pregnancy: What Should I Do Now?

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Feb 21, 20232 min read

Unplanned Pregnancy: What Should I Do Now?

Once you realize you’re probably pregnant, when you didn’t intend to be, the first several minutes and hours can be agonizing. There can...

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Jan 29, 20232 min read

How to Find Affordable Pregnancy Care

Many women worry about the financial costs associated with pregnancy and having a baby. And the prospect of these costs can indeed feel...

How Do Ultrasound Exams Detect Early Pregnancy?

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Jan 26, 20233 min read

How Do Ultrasound Exams Detect Early Pregnancy?

Ultrasound exams are used by medical professionals for a variety of diagnostic tests, from assessing joint inflammation to identifying...

How Soon Do Early Pregnancy Symptoms Start?

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Dec 29, 20222 min read

How Soon Do Early Pregnancy Symptoms Start?

If you have reason to suspect you may be pregnant, you’re likely paying very close attention to your body to see if you can detect any...

5 Common Early Pregnancy Questions Answered

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Nov 30, 20223 min read

5 Common Early Pregnancy Questions Answered

Whether you know you’re pregnant or just think you might be, you likely have tons of questions swirling around. At Sira in Gainesville ,...

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Nov 29, 20222 min read

Could I Be Pregnant and Not Know It?

We’ve all heard stories of women who didn’t know they were pregnant until they actually went into labor. While it might sound like...

How Early Will People Notice I’m Pregnant?

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Oct 31, 20223 min read

How Early Will People Notice I’m Pregnant?

Pregnancy produces a number of physical signs that will suggest to others that you may be pregnant. Some happen quickly. Others take a...

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Oct 26, 20223 min read

Pregnancy Testing Dos and Don’ts

While pregnancy testing may not seem particularly complicated, you might be surprised to learn people sometimes make common mistakes or...

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Sep 22, 20223 min read

Sira: A Community-Funded Pregnancy and Health Center

When pregnant women need services and support, particularly when the pregnancy was unplanned, they often turn to a community-funded...

Chlamydia Symptoms: What to Look For and When to Get Tested

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Aug 31, 20222 min read

Chlamydia Symptoms: What to Look For and When to Get Tested

Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States. According to data from the U.S....

Abortion Regrets: Stories from Real Women

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Aug 24, 20225 min read

Abortion Regrets: Stories from Real Women

For some women, the sorrow that often comes with having an abortion can last a lifetime. Many have a lingering sense of loss and a desire...

Abortion Alternatives: Options for an Unplanned Pregnancy

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Jul 31, 20223 min read

Abortion Alternatives: Options for an Unplanned Pregnancy

You didn’t plan on getting pregnant, but here you are. Abortion doesn’t feel right to you morally, spiritually or emotionally, but at the...

Gonorrhea Symptoms: What to Look For and When to Get Tested

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Jul 20, 20223 min read

Gonorrhea Symptoms: What to Look For and When to Get Tested

Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, with the U.S. Centers for Disease...

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Jun 30, 20222 min read

Pregnant and Scared? You’re Not Alone.

An unplanned pregnancy can be terrifying, especially if you feel you’re too young, or can’t afford it, or people will judge you. Of all...

What Does a Pregnancy Options Counselor Do?

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May 26, 20222 min read

What Does a Pregnancy Options Counselor Do?

A trained pregnancy options counselor can be an invaluable resource for a woman dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. In the midst of...

Caring Advice for Women Considering Abortion

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May 26, 20223 min read

Caring Advice for Women Considering Abortion

A lot of circumstances can lead a woman to consider having an abortion, and it’s never an easy decision. In fact, it can be the most...

How to Get Pregnancy Services without Health Insurance

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Apr 27, 20223 min read

How to Get Pregnancy Services without Health Insurance

Concerns about healthcare costs are often a major stressor for newly pregnant women, especially for those without health insurance....

Bonding with Your Baby Starts Early in Pregnancy

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Apr 25, 20222 min read

Bonding with Your Baby Starts Early in Pregnancy

The shared warmth and love of being a mom starts long before your baby is born. In fact, you and your baby will likely begin bonding...

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Mar 30, 20222 min read

When to Take a Pregnancy Test

Odds are you didn’t arrive at this article just out of curiosity. More likely, you have reason to think you may be pregnant, and you’re...