If you’re feeling overwhelmed by difficult emotions after having an abortion, you’re not alone. Studies show that women who have an abortion are 80 percent more likely to suffer from mental health struggles compared to women who carried their pregnancy to term. Whether you’re experiencing guilt, shame, regret, or anxiety after an abortion, there is
If you are sexually active, it is important to have regular STI/STD testing. Doing so protects your overall health. The CDC recommends that if you have multiple partners, you should get tested every three to six months.
Insurance policies generally do not cover those not legally related to the policyholder (whether by blood, through adoption, or in marriage). How Does My Insurance Work? Insurance helps cover the insured’s medical and financial expenses (the policyholder and their legal dependents). If you, the policyholder, would like to add dependents, there has to be a
Before getting an abortion, take control of your health and safety and do these three simple things: Take a reliable pregnancy test Receive an ultrasound Talk to a trusted professional Why Take Another Pregnancy Test? Although most home pregnancy tests are reliable, sometimes there is room for error. This can be due to the following:
An unplanned pregnancy can bring about many questions and fears. You have options, but knowing the best path to take for your situation can be challenging. The Abortion Option Abortion is a very personal decision. Usually, she may feel unable to support a growing family because of her current lifestyle or living situation. With so
The National Library of Medicine states signs of an incomplete abortion include: Heavy Bleeding Abdominal cramping Fever Low blood pressure Understanding what an incomplete abortion is, how it can impact your health, and when it becomes necessary to seek emergency treatment is vital to your health and wellness. If you are contemplating abortion, speak with
According to several studies, there is a connection between mental health effects and abortion. Women considering an abortion should understand what these impacts are and how they relate to abortion. Some mental health impacts are: Sadness Stress Depression Guilt Can You Define Mental Health? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “Mental
What are the Different Types of Abortion? There are two types of abortions: Medical Surgical One is more of an invasive technique than the other. However, both are serious procedures that should be thoroughly discussed with a trusted medical provider or pregnancy center to ensure you protect your health and wellness. What Is a Medical
This is the last in a three-part series of articles originally published in our Summer print newsletter. You may download the full Summer 2021 newsletter here. FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Whether you realize it or not, both women and men make abortion decisions when facing an unplanned pregnancy. While legally the final decision rests with
This is the second in a three-part series of articles originally published in our print newsletter. You may download the full Summer 2021 newsletter here. Kate Young first heard of Choose Hope Women’s Center more than a decade ago, when she was pregnant with her first child. She loved Choose Hope Women’s Center’s pro-life
