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What Are the Most Common STDs and Their Symptoms?

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Aug 6
2 min

What Are the Most Common STDs and Their Symptoms?

Because many STDs do not show symptoms, you may not even know you are infected. Below are some of the most common STDs and the...

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Aug 6
3 min

Is Plan B Considered the Abortion Pill?

If you are looking for information about Plan B, the abortion pill, abortion clinic procedures, and what your pregnancy options are right...

How Soon Can Home Pregnancy Tests Accurately Detect Pregnancy?

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Jun 2
2 min

How Soon Can Home Pregnancy Tests Accurately Detect Pregnancy?

If you think you could be pregnant, you want results you can trust. Knowing when to take a pregnancy test is crucial to confirming a...

I Am Afraid of How My Partner Will React to My Unexpected Pregnancy

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Apr 30
2 min

I Am Afraid of How My Partner Will React to My Unexpected Pregnancy

Fear is a common element with many unexpected pregnancies. You may worry about the unknown or question which pregnancy option is best....

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Apr 29
4 min

15 Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms

Do you think you may be pregnant? Long before there were readily available drug-store pregnancy tests or sonograms, women knew they were...

What Do I Need to Know if I Am Pregnant in High School?

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Mar 31
2 min

What Do I Need to Know if I Am Pregnant in High School?

If you have recently learned you are pregnant but are still in high school, you are likely feeling a lot of emotions. You may wonder how...

What Do I Need to Know if I Am Pregnant in College?

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Mar 3
2 min

What Do I Need to Know if I Am Pregnant in College?

Being pregnant in college is not easy, but you can still accomplish your educational goals. You may experience additional challenges, but...

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Jan 31
2 min

How Will Pregnancy Affect Me Mentally?

Pregnancy can be a time of complex emotions. Whether your pregnancy was unexpected or carefully planned, you will likely experience...

What Are My Second-Trimester Pregnancy Options?

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Jan 15
3 min

What Are My Second-Trimester Pregnancy Options?

Understanding your options is crucial if you have an unexpected pregnancy and are in your second trimester. In Massachusetts, abortion is...

How to Tell Your Partner and Family You Are Pregnant

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Nov 20, 2023
2 min

How to Tell Your Partner and Family You Are Pregnant

Sharing your pregnancy news can be difficult, but it isn’t impossible. Having the proper resources is essential when you’re navigating...

I’m Afraid of How My Partner Will React to My Unexpected Pregnancy

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Oct 25, 2023
2 min

I’m Afraid of How My Partner Will React to My Unexpected Pregnancy

It makes sense that you may fear your partner’s reaction when sharing the news of your pregnancy. After all, their opinion likely matters...

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Sep 12, 2023
2 min

How Do I Tell My Parents I’m Pregnant?

When you have an unexpected pregnancy, it can feel like the scariest moment in your life. You weren’t planning on becoming pregnant, and...

What Can Guys Do with an Unplanned Pregnancy?

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Aug 27, 2023
2 min

What Can Guys Do with an Unplanned Pregnancy?

If you and your partner are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about your future. However,...

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Aug 8, 2023
3 min

Heading Back to Campus

To Know Before You Go If you are getting ready to head back to school, it is important to know the laws surrounding abortion access in...

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Jul 30, 2023
2 min

My birth control failed. What do I do?

For countless women, relying on birth control as a safeguard against pregnancy is a common practice. However, it is crucial to recognize...

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Jun 12, 2023
2 min

How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?

Pregnancy tests determine pregnancy by detecting a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a woman’s blood or urine. HCG is...

How Do I Support My Friend Experiencing an Unexpected Pregnancy?

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May 28, 2023
2 min

How Do I Support My Friend Experiencing an Unexpected Pregnancy?

An unexpected pregnancy is a challenging experience. If your friend is facing an unexpected pregnancy, you may wonder how you can best...

Reasons You Need an Ultrasound Before Abortion

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Apr 26, 2023
2 min

Reasons You Need an Ultrasound Before Abortion

If you are considering an abortion or have already decided on abortion as the outcome of your pregnancy, your first step is getting an...

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Mar 16, 2023
2 min

When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

If you suspect you might be pregnant,you may feel anxious and want to take a pregnancy test right away. To ensure an accurate result,...

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Feb 25, 2023
2 min

How Does an Ultrasound Work?

During an ultrasound, a small handheld wand emits sound waves into the body and records the sound waves that bounce back. A picture is...