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If you’ve had unprotected sex or a contraception “fail”, you might be wondering whether you could be pregnant. It’s important to understand the facts about ovulation and fertilization, as well as be informed about emergency contraception, or the “Plan B” pill.
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There are five misconceptions that people have about avoiding pregnancy. From different forms of birth control, techniques, learn why these misconceptions are not 100% reliable.
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I was 15. I was in denial, but now almost two months had passed and I had to know for sure. I parked the car far off and walked the rest of the way to Planned Parenthood. I was so nervous someone would recognize me! No one knew my secret.
Have you heard about WIC? WIC stands for “Women, Infants, and Children” and is a federally funded program that provides nutrition education and nutritious foods to supplement the diets of pregnant women and young children.
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You just found out you’re pregnant but you don’t have health insurance. Now what? Thankfully, each state has its own a health coverage program that helps pay for some or all medical bills.
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You might have heard someone mention a Pregnancy Resource Center or recently seen one in your community, but you’re not sure what they’re all about. Simply put, Pregnancy Resource Centers are non-profit organizations that offer free pregnancy services to the community. They also offer resources, such as educational materials, supplies, and information about what services are available in the community.
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“I’m pregnant”. You’ve been best friends for years, but you didn’t see this one coming. What now? What can you do? How can you help? You don’t have to be a counselor or an expert to be a really good friend. Here’s five simple ways you can encourage your friend who is dealing with an unexpected pregnancy.
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Whether you’ve missed your period or watched that little line appear on the pregnancy test, you’re at a crossroads. Right now, you’re trying to decide what to do. You’re pregnant and your mind is racing with questions of, “what now?”. Maybe you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or even a little scared. Those emotions are completely normal.
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Are you sexually active? Have you had multiple partners? Sexually transmitted infections can be passed even when you’re using protection and many STDs do not show symptoms right away. The CDC recommends that you getting tested annually, for the sake of your reproductive health.
These days you can find parenting advice for just about any situation. But you’re liable to get more that’s unsolicited than helpful. Joining a Mom’s Facebook group seemed like a good idea at the time, but now you’ve got opposing opinions and you feel the pressure mounting if you don’t comply. The truth is, though everyone you meet
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