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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...

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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...

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Jul 3, 20172 min read


Sira Now Offers Referrals for Free Well Woman Exams
The benefits of preventative healthcare cannot be overstated, especially for women. Still, too few women take advantage, instead putting...

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May 24, 20172 min read


Gainesville Abortion Alternatives: Other Pregnancy Options to Consider
Too often today, the first solution that comes to mind is what we go with – even with really big, complicated challenges. When it comes...

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May 6, 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,...

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May 3, 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....

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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,...

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Apr 10, 20172 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...

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Mar 1, 20173 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...

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Mar 1, 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...

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Feb 13, 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...

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Jan 29, 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...

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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...

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Jan 3, 20172 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....

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Nov 16, 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...

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Nov 7, 20162 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...

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Jul 18, 20163 min read


Pregnancy, Abortion, and Birth
I was seventeen, pregnant, unmarried, and scared to death. I didn’t know about Sira or a similar place. So, I did the only thing I had...

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Jul 14, 20162 min read


Choose the Best Choice
Dear Sira, I don’t have a track record of making good choices. I recently started seeing someone but I’m just not feeling confident...

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Jul 12, 20162 min read


Past Relationships
Dear Sira, Here I go again. I can’t seem to make relationships last. Is there something wrong with me? I’ve tried being all he/she wants...

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Jun 1, 20161 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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May 6, 20162 min read
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