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Chica con aspecto triste o preocupado por la ausencia de su periodo.

Why Did I Miss My Period?

If you’ve missed your period, you might immediately assume that you’re pregnant. Medically reviewed by a staff nurse at The Pregnancy Network. Other factors can also influence missing your menstrual cycle, otherwise known as amenorrhea. Note: Rule out pregnancy before considering these options! If you’ve missed your period and you’re sexually active, take a pregnancy

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Frasco de pastillas con píldoras abortivas derramándose.

Why the Abortion Pill Might Not Work

If you’re unexpectedly pregnant, you may be considering the abortion pill. The abortion pill is the most common method of abortion, accounting for 63% of all abortions in 2023. However, there are a few scenarios where the abortion pill won’t work for you: 1. You’re over 10 weeks pregnant. The abortion pill is FDA approved

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What Is Implantation Bleeding?

Medically reviewed by Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Implantation bleeding is light spotting that can occur when your fertilized egg implants in the wall of your uterus. It doesn’t happen to everyone; you can still be pregnant without implantation bleeding. Implantation bleeding doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong. In a healthy pregnancy, it can be normal

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Girl holding her stomach in early pregnancy

Early Pregnancy Symptoms you Might Not Know

You’ve probably heard of the most common symptoms of pregnancy, like nausea and vomiting. These aren’t the only symptoms of pregnancy, however! How many of these do you know? 1. Heartburn Your pregnancy hormones relax the valve between your stomach and esophagus, allowing stomach acid to leak up. This is called acid reflux, which causes

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How to Calculate Your Due Date

Recently found out you’re pregnant? Congratulations! There is so much to celebrate when growing a new life. There is also a ton to figure out! Today we’ll figure one thing out together: how to calculate your due date. The most common method for calculating your due date is by LMP, or last menstrual period. A

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Calendar with pills representing a late period

¿Qué son las píldoras del período?

Sí estás considerando el aborto, tú seguramente has oído acerca de las “Píldoras del período”. Las píldoras del período se anuncian como las píldoras que pueden hacer que tu período llegue cuando estás con tu período atrasado. Los sitios como PeriodPills org y ReproductiveAcess org advierten que tú no tienes que realizarte  un examen de

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Calendar with pills representing a late period

What Are Period Pills?

If you’re considering abortion, you may have come across the term “Period Pills”. Period pills are advertised to bring on your period when it’s late. Sites like PeriodPills.org and ReproductiveAccess.org advise that you don’t have to take a pregnancy test to confirm pregnancy before using.  Why it Matters: While these pills are marketed differently from

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Woman holding stomach to indicate a miscarriage

What Are the Symptoms of a Miscarriage?

How do you know if you’re having a miscarriage? We hope you don’t experience this, but it’s important to be prepared. What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks, according to Mayo Clinic. Most miscarriages occur in the first trimester of pregnancy (first 13 weeks). What are the

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How to Take a Pregnancy Test

You think you might be pregnant. Maybe you had unprotected sex, or maybe you missed your period. It’s important to take a pregnancy test soon. Here’s how to take a urine pregnancy test to ensure as accurate results as possible. Read more: When to take a pregnancy test and how it works. Take the test

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Ultrasound image of a fetus in the first trimester

Razones de que necesitas un ultrasonido

Si recientemente has visto dos líneas positivas en el examen de embarazo, es tiempo de realizar una cita para tu ultrasonido obstétrico. Aquí hay tres razones por las cuales es esencial para tu salud. Realiza una cita para un ultrasonido gratis 1. Un Ultrasonido puede confirmar si el embarazo es viable El ultrasonido puede confirmar

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