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5 Reasons Why Online Due Date Calculators Aren't As Effective As An Ultrasound in Gainesville, FL

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2 days ago3 min read

5 Reasons Why Online Due Date Calculators Aren't As Effective As An Ultrasound in Gainesville, FL

Few things in life can trigger a flood of emotions like double lines on a home pregnancy test—whether planned or unplanned. If you are...

Searching Can I Cause a Miscarriage at Home?

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Nov 143 min read

Searching Can I Cause a Miscarriage at Home?

Your pregnancy test revealed the terrifying truth — the birth control failed, and you’re now pregnant. What do you do? Maybe you don’t...

Oral Contraceptives: Side Effects & Pregnancy Risks You Need to Know

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Oct 162 min read

Oral Contraceptives: Side Effects & Pregnancy Risks You Need to Know

“Rates of unintended pregnancies are particularly high in young women, a finding that may be associated with their tendency not to use...

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Sep 174 min read

Can an STD Go Away on Its Own?

Perhaps you’ve hooked up with someone whose sexual health you’re uncertain about, and you don’t know how to ask them, or you can’t ask...

My Girlfriend is Pregnant and Wants an Abortion

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Aug 142 min read

My Girlfriend is Pregnant and Wants an Abortion

“I’m pregnant.” Those two little words turn your world upside down. “And I think I’m going to get an abortion.” Your heart stops for a...

Considering the abortion pill? 5 reasons to start here before visiting a CVS or Planned Parenthood

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Jul 113 min read

Considering the abortion pill? 5 reasons to start here before visiting a CVS or Planned Parenthood

As a woman, few things feel more overwhelming than navigating an unexpected pregnancy. And in today's world, there is the added pressure...

What to Expect After Taking the Abortion Pill

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Jun 122 min read

What to Expect After Taking the Abortion Pill

When it comes to women's reproductive health, few topics evoke more complex emotions and debate than abortion. The medical abortion...

Does the Abortion Pill Cause a Miscarriage?

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May 202 min read

Does the Abortion Pill Cause a Miscarriage?

What is the difference between a medical abortion and a miscarriage? Sometimes abortion pills are called “miscarriage pills,” but does a...

Sira

Apr 294 min read

15 Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms

Do you think you may be pregnant? Long before there were readily available drug-store pregnancy tests or sonograms, women knew they were...

Beauty From Ashes | Life After Sexual Assault

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Apr 173 min read

Beauty From Ashes | Life After Sexual Assault

Life often doesn’t go as planned. When Kia separated from her husband of six years and had to start a new life with two boys, she already...

Abortion Pill Dilemma: You May Be Ineligible

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Mar 273 min read

Abortion Pill Dilemma: You May Be Ineligible

For many women seeking abortion options and pregnancy termination, the abortion pill may seem like a viable choice. However, there are...

My Abortion Story…and How I Found Healing.

Sira

Jan 165 min read

My Abortion Story…and How I Found Healing.

Classic southern coastal living is how I was raised. I spent most of my youth amongst the dunes, marsh grass, and boardwalks of...

Sira

Dec 15, 20233 min read

5 Tips on Handling Holiday Stress

Why is the most wonderful time of the year also the most stressful? The hustle and bustle of the holidays can leave us feeling run down...

Sira

Nov 14, 20232 min read

Adoption – An Empowering Choice

If you are considering making an adoption plan, it’s imperative to learn about all your options to determine what is best for you....

Why Do I Need to Get Tested for STDs Before an Abortion?

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Sep 21, 20232 min read

Why Do I Need to Get Tested for STDs Before an Abortion?

It’s a subject no one likes to talk about. We get it. However, protecting yourself against sexually transmitted diseases and infections...

What NOT To Do When a Friend Thinks She’s Pregnant

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Sep 1, 20232 min read

What NOT To Do When a Friend Thinks She’s Pregnant

“Help! My friend thinks she’s pregnant.” It’s a common phone call around here. We get that you can feel just as lost if someone you know...

Where can I get proof of pregnancy for free?

Sira

Jul 19, 20232 min read

Where can I get proof of pregnancy for free?

A drugstore pregnancy test is convenient, but unless the test is negative, you’ll need proof of pregnancy to verify viability (if the...

How Soon After Sex Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?

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Jun 20, 20232 min read

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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May 22, 20233 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...

When PMS Symptoms Are Signs of Pregnancy

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Apr 18, 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...