May has arrived, and that means two things: spring season is in full swing and yet another group of college students have graduated. It’s a time of relaxation and celebration for many, but for others, this time can be stressful. It can feel like you have to have everything figured out and start your life-long…
While pregnancy can be an exciting and joyous experience, it can also be an exhausting and sometimes difficult time for the expecting mother. The amount of work and tasks that need to be done to prepare for a new child can seem overwhelming, especially when they’re experiencing lower levels of energy during their pregnancy. This…
THERE ARE TWO MAIN TYPES OF ABORTION: MEDICAL ABORTION Medication abortion also called the abortion pill, can be taken up to 70 days (10 weeks pregnant). The pill ( two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol) is taken in two doses, one typically at an abortion clinic and the other at home. AWPC does not perform or…
Abortion Pill, also known by Other names – RU-486, Mifeprex/Mifpristone, Mifeprex/Cytotec. Usage – This drug regimen is approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for use in women up to 10 weeks after the start of their last menstrual period Action – The first medication, Mifepristone blocks progesterone. Progesterone is a hormone that is necessary…
A Women’s Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions; therefore, we do not advertise abortion pricing. When a woman is seeking an abortion, it is important to confirm she is truly pregnant and that she has a viable, uterine pregnancy. We can confirm this by providing a medical grade pregnancy test and limited…
We know that each individual set of circumstances is unique. Our desire is for you to leave our office feeling empowered to make the best choice regarding your pregnancy for you. We never financially benefit off of your decision and can discuss your options with absolutely no pressure. Before making any decisions, you will need…
When people come to our center for free pregnancy testing and other services, they often share with us stories of how they thought they couldn’t become pregnant or why they thought they were safe. Many people share these misconceptions, which is why we wanted to look at some of the more common myths about unintended…
Every pregnancy comes with a rush of emotions – surprise, nervousness, excitement. But when you weren’t expecting to get pregnant, you might also add “fear” or “helplessness” to that list. If you find out you’re pregnant unexpectedly, you need to know what to do next and how to find help. Keep reading for our tips….
Are you pregnant but not sure exactly when you conceived? Ultrasounds with a prenatal care doctor is the most accurate way to determine how far along you are in your pregnancy. Ultrasound exams provide images and include various measurements of your developing baby that can help estimate how many weeks pregnant you are, and your…
You may have heard emergency contraception referred to as the morning-after pill or brand names Plan B One-Step™ and ella®. Emergency contraception is a term used for drugs taken after sex with the intent to prevent pregnancy. The most common brands of emergency contraception in America are Plan B and ella®. Morning After Pill Plan…
