How to Navigate an Unexpected Pregnancy When You’re Between Jobs
Finding out you’re pregnant while you’re between jobs can bring several concerns at once. Questions about healthcare, finances, and what comes next may suddenly feel much more immediate. If financial uncertainty is affecting how you’re thinking about your pregnancy options, take time to gather information before making a decision based on circumstances that may change.
How Does Abortion End My Pregnancy?
When considering an abortion, it’s natural to have questions about how the process works and how it affects your body. At Women’s Clinics, we offer a neutral, private setting where you can learn about the methods used to end a pregnancy, what to expect physically, and how this option compares with other available options. Our
When Holiday Cheer Turns into Pregnancy Stress: What to Know
The holidays often highlight joy, connection, and celebration, but they can also magnify what’s happening beneath the surface. If you’ve recently learned you’re pregnant and weren’t expecting it, the season’s noise and pace may make it harder to think clearly. You may feel pressure to appear cheerful while privately sorting through questions, emotions, or big
Can a Pregnancy Test Detect Pregnancy Before a Missed Period?
A pregnancy test is typically not reliable before a missed period. The earliest it can detect pregnancy is usually after a missed period, but it’s best to wait about one week after a missed period for the most accurate result. At Women’s Clinic, we offer no-cost, lab-quality pregnancy testing. If you are unsure, we can
What Should I Do If I Get a Faint Line on a Pregnancy Test?
You still receive a positive result if you have a faint line on a pregnancy test. However, you may be very early into your pregnancy, so your hCG levels aren’t high enough to produce a strong result. Be sure to distinguish between a faint line and an evaporation line. A faint line can still mean
Can I Have a Baby without Passing My STD?
Do you think you’re pregnant and infected with an STD? If so, you’re in the right place! It’s essential to inform yourself of the risks related to pregnancy and STDs, fully understand your condition, and learn about the treatment and services that may be available to you during this time. Pregnancy and STDs — Can
Can COVID-19 be passed from a pregnant woman to the fetus or newborn?
According to the CDC: “We still do not know if a pregnant woman with COVID-19 can pass the virus that causes COVID-19 to her fetus or baby during pregnancy or delivery. No infants born to mothers with COVID-19 have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In these cases, which are a small number, the virus was not found in samples
Approachable vs. Controlling
I can easily tell my partner when I’m feeling upset or hurt. or My partner is possessive and controlling. Here is a good question to ask yourself: do you feel you need to hide things from your partner? In a healthy relationship, there might be disagreements. However, each partner should feel that they can
Why come in for a pregnancy test?
If you have missed a period, you may begin to suspect that you are pregnant. It can be an uneasy feeling—waiting and wondering. While some people go to the drugstore for a pregnancy test, many are left with more uneasy feelings after taking the test at home: Did I do it right? Could it be
What does my emotional health have to do with abortion?
Each woman (and man) should evaluate their past and present emotional health before considering an abortion procedure. Some questions to ask yourself: What are your current struggles with depression and anxiety? Both are at an increased risk with abortion. What are your past moral convictions about abortion? Often women say that they do not like
