Emotional Healing After Abortion
Abortion loss is a deeply personal and emotional experience, as a result, negative lifelong effects on a person’s mental and emotional health occur. The grieving process following an abortion can be complicated and challenging, therefore talking about it in a safe, confidential space can be healing. Five Stages of Grief 1.DENIAL Denial is refusing to […]
How Soon Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?
When Can I Take A Pregnancy Test? A pregnancy test detects the presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine or blood as early as 7-10 days after conception. In general, it is best to wait until after a missed period before testing. This is when the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin) is […]
Why Do I Need to Get Tested for STDs Before an Abortion?
Why do I need to get tested before an abortion? t’s a subject no one really wants to talk about. We get it. However, protecting yourself against STDs is a way you can protect the future you envision for yourself. While we advocate for getting tested any time you have had unprotected sex or changed […]
Is My Relationship Healthy?
Healthy Relationships Sometimes it’s hard to take an objective look at your relationship with your partner. We tend to compare our relationships – and our partners – with other people we know. Are we doing better or worse than those around us, we might ask. What if that’s not the best way to evaluate your […]
What Happens During a Miscarriage?
What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage is when an embryo or fetus is expelled from the uterus before 20 weeks’ gestation. The first sign to indicate a miscarriage is often heavy bleeding accompanied by abdominal or back pain and cramping. These symptoms mirror a normal period and can last a few days, depending on how […]
