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How Soon After Sex Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?
Waiting to take a pregnancy test when you think you may be pregnant can be excruciating. If you’ve recently had unprotected sex or...
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Jun 20, 20232 min read

What is a Misoprostol Only Abortion?
The recent order from the United States Supreme Court on the distribution of mifepristone, the first drug in a medication abortion (also...
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May 22, 20233 min read

When PMS Symptoms Are Signs of Pregnancy
As a woman, experiencing a range of physical and emotional symptoms is a natural part of our monthly cycle. However, the symptoms...
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Apr 18, 20233 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...
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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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Feb 21, 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...
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Jan 29, 20232 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...
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Jan 26, 20233 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...
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Dec 29, 20222 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 30, 20223 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...
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Nov 29, 20222 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 31, 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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Oct 26, 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...
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Sep 22, 20223 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....
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Aug 31, 20222 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...
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Aug 24, 20225 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...
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Jul 31, 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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Jul 20, 20223 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...
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Jun 30, 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...
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May 26, 20222 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...
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May 26, 20223 min read
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