An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, most often in a fallopian tube. An ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency due to the risk of the fallopian tube bursting as the fertilized egg develops which may cause severe life threatening internal bleeding. An ectopic pregnancy needs to be treated […]
learn moreReceiving abortion medications by mail is another name for a mail-order abortion. At this time, these medications, or the “abortion pills,” can be delivered via the United States Postal Service. Due to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, however, each state has the power to create its own abortion laws. Currently, abortion is illegal in […]
learn morePost-Roe, many Americans wondered how the Supreme Court decision may have impacted women’s rights. Some questioned if women’s rights were lost or infringed. Thankfully, the Supreme Court ruling did not remove women’s rights; instead, these rights may have shifted in another direction. This blog post will further explore this shift. What Were Women’s Abortion Rights […]
learn moreIf you have recently discovered you are unexpectedly pregnant and think parenthood is not an option, your remaining decision options are adoption placement and elective abortion. Neither is an easy decision, and each comes with tradeoffs. Read below for an overview of what outcomes can potentially look like for either of these pregnancy decision options. […]
learn moreWhen faced with an unintended pregnancy (which is almost half of pregnancies in the US), women will face mixed emotions. Some will experience joy while others will experience anxiety, fear, and confusion. Upon confirming that they are pregnant, the next question that comes is “What are my options?” At this stage, many women will consider […]
learn moreEvery medical procedure and medication has potential side effects and risks. If you’re weighing your options for an unintended pregnancy, you may be wondering about the potential side effects of the abortion pill. Keep reading to learn more about the steps you should take before taking the abortion pill. How Does the Abortion Pill Work? […]
learn moreThe abortion pill is advertised as a safe and simple way to take care of unwanted pregnancy, but the process can be dangerous to women. It is imperative to understand the risks associated with ordering the pill online, as well as the risks of the pill itself. Ultimately, the decision is yours, but as with […]
learn moreThis story is shared with permission from the client. At LWC, we take our clients’ privacy very seriously and never share their personal information without their consent. My life changed drastically three Octobers ago when I stared at two blue lines on a pregnancy test. Thinking it was just a false positive, I took […]
learn moreThis story is written by one of the LWC staff. *All names are changed for confidentiality. One afternoon, a young woman named Ciara* came to the Clinic for pregnancy testing. A friend of hers had been to Liberty Women’s Clinic in the past and had recommended Ciara come see us. Ciara’s friend, a former […]
learn moreThis story is written by one of the LWC staff. *All names are changed to protect the privacy of our clients. Annie*, a High School student called LWC, expressing much stress due to the many changes COVID 19 brought to the end of her senior year: no prom, no graduation, no graduation parties, sports […]
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