Learning that your partner is pregnant can bring up many emotions and questions. Whether the pregnancy was planned or unexpected, it is a significant moment for both of you. It’s normal to feel unsure about your role. While you can’t go through the pregnancy yourself, you can still help her feel supported. By asking questions,
Pregnancy asks a lot from your body and can make self-care more important than ever, but staying healthy during this time doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly. Small, consistent choices can support your health throughout pregnancy. Keeping up with prenatal care, eating nourishing foods, staying active when appropriate, and paying attention to your emotional well-being can
If you’ve taken the first abortion drug and immediately regretted your decision, you may feel frightened, nervous, or unsure whether it’s too late to change your mind. The good news is that if you’ve only taken the first abortion drug (mifepristone) and have not yet taken the second drug (misoprostol), there may still be time
You took the abortion pill expecting the pregnancy to end. But what happens if you still feel pregnant afterward, or you find out that the pregnancy is continuing? An ongoing pregnancy after taking the abortion pill needs medical follow-up to determine what is happening. Symptoms alone cannot always give you the answer, and bleeding does
Finding out you’re pregnant while living on campus can feel intimidating. You may be wondering how you’ll continue your classes, what your roommate will think, whether your parents will find out, or if you’ll have to leave school altogether. It may feel like your future is suddenly uncertain. If you’re in this situation, it’s important
If you have taken the abortion pill and are still experiencing pregnancy symptoms, you may be shocked, concerned, and wondering what to do next. An ongoing pregnancy can occur after a medical abortion. Following up with your healthcare provider can determine whether the abortion was complete or whether your pregnancy is continuing. If you have
If you took mifepristone, the first abortion drug, and now want to continue your pregnancy, act quickly. Abortion Pill Reversal may still be possible if you have not taken misoprostol. Arise Center for Women can provide no-cost pregnancy testing, determine whether you qualify for a limited obstetrical ultrasound, and connect you with resources, support, and
Finding out you’re unexpectedly pregnant can feel overwhelming at any age. But if you’re under 18, you may have an added concern: Do my parents have to know if I’m considering an abortion? Missouri has laws regarding parental involvement for minors seeking an abortion, and understanding those laws can help you know what to expect.
Finding out you might be pregnant in the middle of a school year can make everything else fade into the background. Homework, sports, college plans, and weekend plans suddenly don’t seem as important as the questions racing through your mind. Before you start worrying about what comes next, take one step at a time. Schedule
If you’re a teenager who just found out you might be pregnant, you’re probably thinking about one conversation more than any other: “How am I going to tell my parents?” You may be afraid they’ll be disappointed, angry, or hurt. Maybe you’re worried they’ll tell you what to do before you’ve even had time to
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