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Mar 15, 20212 min read

When Should You Get an STI Test?

Many people live with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) for months or years without...

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Feb 28, 20212 min read

What Does Prenatal Mean?

Prenatal simply means, “before birth; during or relating to pregnancy.” You’ve most likely heard the word paired with other words like...

What if You Can’t Financially Afford to Have a Baby?

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Jan 26, 20212 min read

What if You Can’t Financially Afford to Have a Baby?

Dealing with the financial realities of having and raising a baby is difficult for many people. It’s especially true when the pregnancy...

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Jan 20, 20212 min read

What is Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling?

We all need someone to talk to, especially when the future seems uncertain. And this is certainly the case when dealing with an unplanned...

Can an Unplanned Pregnancy be a Blessing?

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Dec 27, 20203 min read

Can an Unplanned Pregnancy be a Blessing?

While, for some, the immediate reaction is regret or concern, an unplanned pregnancy can actually be life’s greatest blessing. The...

College Pregnancy: Making Sense of a Challenging Time

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Oct 20, 20202 min read

College Pregnancy: Making Sense of a Challenging Time

College is an incredible time for exploration and learning, paving the way towards your life’s goals. For many young women, however, life...

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Sep 22, 20202 min read

How to Get a Free Pregnancy Test

In today’s world, women need pregnancy testing that is both accurate and affordable. Home pregnancy tests are relatively inexpensive,...

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Aug 18, 20203 min read

Can Miscarriages be Prevented?

A miscarriage is the natural early loss of a pregnancy. Sadly, according to Harvard Medical School , approximately 15% to 20% of known...

Unplanned Pregnancy Advice from Pregnancy Counselors

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Jul 30, 20202 min read

Unplanned Pregnancy Advice from Pregnancy Counselors

Pregnancy counselors serve many roles for women dealing with unplanned pregnancies – educator, advisor, comforter, advocate, friend....

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Jun 24, 20202 min read

Is Abortion Legal in Florida?

Laws regarding abortion have changed a lot over the years, throughout the country and right here in Florida. As it stands today, elective...

What Does Proper Prenatal Healthcare Include?

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Jun 12, 20202 min read

What Does Proper Prenatal Healthcare Include?

Within days of getting pregnant, your body starts changing in many meaningful ways. Organs adapt to embrace new responsibilities and new...

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May 28, 20202 min read

Help for Pregnant Teens: Where to Turn

For many pregnant teens, one of the first obstacles to overcome is the feeling of being completely alone. That sense of isolation can...

STD Rates May Increase as a Side Effect of COVID Pandemic

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May 27, 20202 min read

STD Rates May Increase as a Side Effect of COVID Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic continues reshaping our world in many, often unexpected, ways. Among these is a concern among health officials that...

Are Food Cravings an Early Sign of Pregnancy?

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Apr 28, 20202 min read

Are Food Cravings an Early Sign of Pregnancy?

In any Hollywood movie about pregnancy, the mom-to-be experiences some sort of unusual food craving. The newly pregnant character demands...

Benefits of Prenatal Vitamins for Early Pregnancy

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Apr 26, 20202 min read

Benefits of Prenatal Vitamins for Early Pregnancy

From the moment you get pregnant, your health and your baby’s health are totally linked. Making healthy choices gives your baby the best...

Finding Help and Hope in Uncertain Times

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Apr 2, 20202 min read

Finding Help and Hope in Uncertain Times

Sometimes, it can feel like the whole world has been flipped upside down. Many of us are experiencing this right now with the coronavirus...

Can Coronavirus (COVID-19) Affect My Pregnancy?

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Mar 27, 20203 min read

Can Coronavirus (COVID-19) Affect My Pregnancy?

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is impacting lives around the globe. If you’re pregnant, you may fear that you are at increased risk...

Pregnant, Young and Single – Where to Find Help

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Feb 25, 20202 min read

Pregnant, Young and Single – Where to Find Help

For a young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy, the scariest part is often not knowing where to turn for help. Finding out you’re...

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Jan 31, 20203 min read

Pregnancy Testing: How it Works

If you have any reason to believe you may be pregnant, getting a pregnancy test should be – and probably is – at the top on your to-do...

CDC Report: Gainesville has 51st Highest Rate of STDs

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Jan 22, 20202 min read

CDC Report: Gainesville has 51st Highest Rate of STDs

Findings released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in late 2019 show that Gainesville, Florida has one of the...