An "at-home" abortion is the common name for a medication abortion. This type of abortion is done by taking the abortion pill. "The abortion pill is a two-pill process that ends a pregnancy within the first 70 days of gestation."1 The first pill is called Mifepristone, and it blocks your body's ability to produce progesterone. Progesterone is what ...

Pregnancy was not supposed to happen in this relationship. You've only been dating for a couple of years. He said he didn't want kids. You were on birth control. Up until now, having a baby hadn't crossed your mind. Then you missed your period.         Right now, you may feel like you're caught between t...

How could this be possible? You never thought this could happen. But that little test staring up at you couldn't be clearer: You're pregnant. This was not a part of the plan. You're wondering, "Now what? What should I do? Can I even parent a child and go to school at the same time?" The short answer: Yes. You can. While parenting in school is ...

Have you ever been pressured by a spouse or partner to say "yes" to something physical or sexual when you would have rather said "no"? And you wake up feeling a sense of guilt and shame because of what you were pressured into? If someone has ever made you feel like you had to engage with them in a sexual way because they would be upset or angry&nbs...

That line on the pregnancy test was unmistakable: You're pregnant.  Depending on your circumstances, you might feel as though abortion is your only option. Before making important decisions regarding your pregnancy, it is vitally important that you understand the types of abortions, the possible complications, and future health risks. &nb...

Think you're pregnant? Have you just tested positive? You're probably dealing with a wide range of emotions, some happy and some, well... not so much. Maybe your pregnancy was planned. Or maybe it wasn't. The question you're faced with is: Now what? Here are your next steps: 1. Take a deep breath. Don't let your emotions overwhelm you. You have opt...