You were texting with your boyfriend when you decided to take a pregnancy test. Your period was a day late, but it’s been late before. You just wanted to be completely confident everything was normal. Then, you saw the two pink lines. You could have dropped your phone out of surprise. That wasn’t supposed to…
Knowing how to support a friend who’s facing an unexpected pregnancy can be difficult. Maybe you’re worried about giving them unhelpful advice or saying the wrong thing, or perhaps you’re even concerned about how this might affect your friendship. No matter what you’re feeling, your friend needs your support now more than ever. And there…
Getting an ultrasound is more than just something medical professionals say you should do. There are reasons this imaging can prove helpful to you, your choices, and your health. Three reasons you should receive an ultrasound are: It provides you with important information It helps protect your health and wellness It gives you information about…
An ultrasound works using a probe (transducer) to transmit sound waves into the body. The sound waves travel through the body, and when they hit a boundary between tissues (i.e., bone and soft tissue), the waves bounce back to the probe. Then, the information turns into an image on a screen. One of the most…
If you are going back and forth with your pregnancy decision, you may wonder about the safety of online, also known as at-home abortion. Online and at-home abortion are terms used interchangeably and work the same way. Online abortion is an at-home medical abortion. Though women see this option as convenient and private – online…
The abortion pill is another name for medical abortion. Although they call it “the abortion pill,” it isn’t just one pill and your abortion is over. It’s a series of two very powerful drugs taken over a 24 to 48-hour timeframe to terminate your pregnancy. Why would it be called the abortion pill method when…
Wow! You never thought you’d be in this place. You’ve discovered you’re unexpectedly pregnant and not sure what you should do next. Take a deep breath. You can face this and we can help you. As you consider what to do, get all the information you can about your options. You want to be able…
If you’re pregnant and not ready to parent, you have options! Deciding between abortion and adoption is not an easy choice. Thankfully, you are not alone. The Pregnancy Center Clinton is here to help you better understand your options, the different implications of abortion and adoption, and the steps to take in order to make…
What is an incomplete abortion? An incomplete abortion is a rare but potentially dangerous complication related to the medical abortion procedure, also referred to as the abortion pill. In a medical abortion, one pill, Mifepristone, is used to end the pregnancy, while the other, Misoprostol, is taken to help expel the pregnancy tissue. In some…
Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy can bring about feelings of fear and worry, but it’s important to remember you’re not alone in this process and you have options! If you’re considering abortion, it’s wise to take time to explore your options, understand the different types of abortion, and learn about the risks and side effects you…
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