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Sira
Dec 5, 20172 min read
The Importance of Early Pregnancy Medical Care
Pregnancy is a biological event unlike any other, impacting nearly every system of a woman’s body. Nearly one-third of American women...


Sira
Oct 31, 20172 min read
What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)?
If you recently took a home pregnancy test, you probably read on the packaging or in the instructions that it works by checking for the...


Sira
Oct 30, 20172 min read
Pregnancy Milestones: Your Baby in the First Trimester
The first three months of pregnancy, known as the first trimester, are a truly special time for mom, and a critical time for baby. Your...


Sira
Oct 2, 20172 min read
Calculating How Far Along You are in Your Pregnancy
Denial is a powerful thing. Even when we know something’s not quite right, we seem to find ways to push it out of our minds. This is...


Sira
Jul 24, 20172 min read
That Home Pregnancy Test is Just the Start
If you’re reading this with a positive home pregnancy test in your hand, you probably recognize you are at the start of a long and...


Sira
Jul 3, 20172 min read
What to Look for in a Pregnancy Center
No two pregnancy centers are exactly the same. While many offer similar services, the way in which they provide those services can vary...


Sira
Jul 3, 20172 min read
Unplanned, but Not Unwanted
Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, more than 3 million per year . But unplanned doesn’t necessarily mean...


Sira
May 3, 20172 min read
How to Pick the Best Home Pregnancy Test
Think you might be pregnant? If so, you’re probably on your way to the drugstore to pick up a home pregnancy test. When you get there,...


Sira
Apr 10, 20172 min read
Helping a Friend with an Unplanned Pregnancy
Few young women today make it through college – or even high school – without at least one friend dealing with an unplanned pregnancy....


Sira
Apr 10, 20172 min read
3 Things to Do as Soon as You Think You’re Pregnant
A few days ago, you had unprotected sex with your boyfriend. You were supposed to start your period on Wednesday, and now it’s Saturday,...


Sira
Mar 1, 20173 min read
How to Tell Your Parents You’re Pregnant
Of all the relationships in life, few are more complicated than those between teen girls and our parents. We’re designed to seek their...


Sira
Mar 1, 20172 min read
Unplanned Pregnancy Options: Considering Adoption
Finding out you’re pregnant when you didn’t plan to be can be a very traumatic experience. Your feelings may quickly shift from disbelief...


Sira
Feb 13, 20172 min read
Getting Help with an Unplanned Pregnancy
If you’re currently dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, you’re not alone. In fact, nearly half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are...


Sira
Jan 29, 20172 min read
How to Tell Your Boyfriend You’re Pregnant
If you didn’t plan on having a baby, there is literally nothing scarier than telling your boyfriend you’re pregnant. Even if he’s, “the...


Sira
Jan 3, 20172 min read
I Think I’m Pregnant, Do I Need an Ultrasound?
The possibility you’re pregnant can kick start an emotional rollercoaster, as often conflicting feelings fight for your attention. At the...


Sira
Jan 3, 20172 min read
Risks and Side Effects of Having an Abortion
Learning you’re pregnant can be a scary time, especially when it’s unplanned. It’s important to fully understand your options before...


Sira
Nov 16, 20162 min read
10 First Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy
Ever have a moment where you “know” something, but you’re not sure how you know it? That’s how many women feel early in pregnancy....


Sira
Nov 7, 20162 min read
What to Do When You Find Out You’re Pregnant
The moments, hours, days, and weeks after learning you’re pregnant can be incredibly stressful – especially if the pregnancy is...

Sira
Jul 18, 20163 min read
Pregnancy: The First Trimester
The first trimester of pregnancy is filled with growth, development, and changes in both your body and your baby’s body. This trimester...

Sira
May 6, 20162 min read
I Think I Might be Pregnant. Now What?
Dear Sira, I think I might be pregnant! It’s a long story, but there are a couple of guys I’ve been seeing off and on. We’ll hook up...
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