Two pink lines on a pregnancy test can be a lot to take in, especially if you weren’t expecting them. If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you’re not alone. Almost 5% of women of childbearing age experience unintended pregnancies each year. If you’re exploring all of your options for your pregnancy, we’d love to
An unplanned pregnancy can feel lonely. You may feel as if no one understands the many emotions you’re experiencing. But we have great news – you’re not alone. At The Pregnancy Network, we offer a free class called Pregnancy 101. In this 6-8 week class, you’ll be joined by women who are walking the same
“How can I be so far along when I only had sex a few weeks ago?” This is a question our staff nurses get all the time at The Pregnancy Network. The simple answer? There are two ways of dating a pregnancy. Keep reading to learn about each one. The First Day of Your Last
The Importance of Mental Health Whether you’re working long hours, in the depths of class assignments, parenting small children, or planning for a new baby, stress can creep in and take a toll on your mind and body. Mental health typically refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Your mental health affects you
If you have just learned you’re pregnant, you may be thinking through your next steps. You have 3 options available to you: carrying to term to parent; carrying to term to place for adoption; and abortion. Every decision in front of you is a difficult one. There are no easy choices. However, with the proper
If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, you may be experiencing many different emotions. It can be helpful to hear real stories from women who have been there. The women in the videos below have learned how to face their unplanned pregnancies without fear. Check out their stories and be reminded that you can do
A recent study researched what is most important to women and men attending medical appointments. The top response was the desire for real connection with medical professionals (i.e. kindness, open communication, being treated as a human and not just a patient). Women and men also desired shared decision making (i.e. being fully informed about treatment,
“I was scared about what everybody was going to think.” Amera was shocked to find out she was pregnant. A senior in high school, she felt convinced that a pregnancy would bring all her college dreams to a screeching halt. “I just really thought the abortion was going to be the cure.” Amera began searching
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will give you valuable insight into the status of your pregnancy and help you make an informed decision. While you may feel pressure to make a decision about your next steps quickly, you owe it to yourself to gather as much information as possible before moving forward. If you
If you are considering taking the abortion pill (also called a medication abortion or RU-486), you owe it to yourself to be fully informed about the process. The abortion pill is typically taken to terminate a pregnancy prior to 10 weeks gestation. It consists of two separate medications: mifepristone, and misoprostol. The first pill, mifepristone,
