In this blog, we’ll uncover the potential risks and side effects of each of your abortion options. We’ll break down how the various procedures terminate a pregnancy so you can understand what each may entail. What are my abortion options? Before we can discuss the risks and side effects of each of your abortion options, […]
learn moreYou just took a pregnancy test. Time seems to move slowly as you wait for the results. When you look down and see that positive test line, your mind starts racing. Your first instinct is to think of all the things that could go wrong or how your unplanned pregnancy might ruin your life. Whether […]
learn moreYou think you might be pregnant, but positive that you don’t want to be. If you are pregnant, it feels devastating. Maybe you have plans to go to college, or finances are tight, maybe your relationship is rocky. It could be all the above. It may also be none of the above and you’re just […]
learn moreAre you pregnant and without health insurance? One of the biggest questions facing pregnant women is how to find pregnancy help to pay for prenatal care and hospital bills. Fortunately, the State of Missouri has insurance programs specifically for pregnant women. Some women may be eligible even if they already have private health insurance or […]
learn moreSexual activity not only puts you at risk for pregnancy, but also for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). It’s important to think about your health and safety regardless of what your intention may be for your pregnancy. If you are sexually active, you should be tested for STI/STDs. STI and STD: […]
learn moreAre you trying to navigate an unintended pregnancy and not sure what to do next? If you’re exploring your abortion options, you may want to know if you can afford them and if your insurance will pay specifically for the abortion pill, known as chemical abortion. This time is often very stressful, and your finances […]
learn moreIt takes two to get pregnant, but you may be feeling on your own right now–maybe for reasons out of your control. This feeling may cause you to panic. If this describes how you may feel right now, consider the steps below as you work towards making a decision about your pregnancy: Feeling pregnancy panic? […]
learn morePlacing your unborn baby for adoption is another way to parent. Your role as birth parent will never change. You will always be a part of your child’s life story. Only you know the many reasons you’re considering adoption. Perhaps you think an adoptive family could give your unborn baby the future you cannot. Or, […]
learn moreIt’s normal to feel conflicted if you’ve had an abortion in the past and are pregnant again. Perhaps an abortion seemed like the only solution to your unplanned pregnancy at the time. Maybe your boyfriend or family told you this was the best way to make a problem go away. Whatever the reason, your past […]
learn moreYour whole life you’ve heard “you can do it!” So why does this surprise pregnancy feel like such a hurdle, such an impossibility that will derail your life? Take a minute to calm your feelings. It is normal to feel complicated and conflicting emotions. Our nurses and staff talk every week with women who feel […]
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