7 Top Pregnancy Symptoms

7 Top Pregnancy Symptoms

Pregnancy symptoms can vary between women, but these seven symptoms of pregnancy are the most common. Pregnancy symptoms are usually caused by rapid physical and hormonal changes in the woman’s body. If there is a chance that you could be pregnant and you have one or more pregnancy symptoms, a pregnancy test is your next step. 

  1. Missed period: In many cases, a missed period is the first symptom a woman has of pregnancy. Menstruation is stopped to allow the uterus to support the growing pregnancy. ...read more


ectopic pregnancy

What Is Ectopic Pregnancy?

An ectopic pregnancy is when the embryo attaches outside of the uterus. This condition can be dangerous to the mother and requires immediate medical attention. Learn more about ectopic pregnancy here so you can put your safety first. 

What is Different About an Ectopic Pregnancy?

In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg makes its way into the uterus (also called the womb) and implants on the uterin ...read more


What are the Different Types of Abortion?

Your abortion options depend on a couple of different factors.  You will need to understand how far along you are to know what types of abortion you could be eligible for.  In this blog, we offer medical information about the different types of abortion and how to confirm your pregnancy before making your decision.

How Far Along Are You?

The type of abortion procedure you may be eligible for simply depends on this question. Each abortion procedure is done at a certain point in pregnancy. Medical abortion is for women up to 10 weeks pregnant, according to the ...read more


What Are the Risks of Abortion?

Different types of abortions can pose various risks. Discuss your options and what the risks are with someone you trust.  Possible reactions to any abortion procedure include extreme bleeding, allergic reactions to medications utilized, infection, or incomplete abortion. Talk to a trusted physician or pregnancy center before making a final decision regarding your pregnancy. Know the facts.

Different Types of Abortion

The two types of abortion include medical abortion and surgical abortion. Each comes with serious risks.
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Think You Might Be Pregnant?

Think you might be pregnant? Here Are Some Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy   Every woman is different so it is easy to understand that pregnancy will affect every person differently.  Not every woman has the same symptoms.  Some of the symptoms are so similar to what you might experience during your monthly cycle that you may not even realize you are pregnant.   Cramps and Bleeding Some women experience slight cramps and spotting in the first week or two after becoming pregnant.  These may be slight, and because they mimic the signs of menstruation, many women ignore them.   Breast Changes Hormone levels begin changing so quickly after conception that a woman’s breasts may become sore and swollen ...read more


Am I At Risk For An STD?

ARE YOU AT RISK FOR AN STD? To understand if you are at risk for an STI or an STD, you first need to understand what each of these initials mean.   STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection- You can become infected with an STI through any type of sexual activity but this infection hasn’t developed into a disease. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease - The infection has now developed into a disease.   So, all STD’s start as a STI. An infection is often the forerunner of a disease and occurs when either bacteria or viruses enter the body and start multiplying.   Here are some facts about STIs and STDs:


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