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When I was very newly pregnant with my second baby (but didn’t know it yet; she was a surprise!), my cycle was funky. I experienced a few days of light bleeding, enough that I thought it was my period slowly getting started, but it stopped fairly quickly. I didn’t think much of it until a
False Positives and False Negatives – How Do I Know That My Pregnancy Test Result is Accurate? When you’re wondering if you’re pregnant (whether it’s planned or not), the last thing you want is a inaccurate test result. This can lead to a lot of emotional upheaval, whether your pregnancy test displays a false positive
If you watched Grey’s Anatomy’s first seasons, you may vaguely remember something about Christina Yang getting pregnant and then passing out in the operating room, subsequently requiring emergency surgery. When I first saw it, I remember thinking, “What is that about??” The answer? She suffered an ectopic pregnancy that ruptured. As with most incidents on
If you’re considering taking Plan C, also called the Medication Abortion Pill or RU486, you may have seen the claim that it is safer than taking Tylenol. You may have wondered—can that be true? We looked into it as a medical clinic that cares about your health. And the answer? In short: No. Reason #1:
Side Effects of The Abortion Pill As with any medication, it is important to weigh the costs and benefits of taking mifepristone (the abortion pill) before making a decision about your pregnancy. What is mifepristone? Mifepristone is a drug that is approved by the FDA to block the pregnancy hormone, progesterone, from reaching the uterus,
If you’re worried that you could be pregnant, when is it time to take a pregnancy test? Does it matter when you take it? Many assume that a pregnancy test doesn’t have to be timed to be correct, or that if they take many different kinds of tests they may get a different result. The
Medical Abortion (sometimes known as RU-486, Plan C, Chemical Abortion, or Medication Abortion) is the purposeful ending of a pregnancy inup to 12 weeks gestation by taking a combination of two pills. The first, mifepristone, blocks all nutrients to the pregnancy and therefore causes the death of the fetus. Then, 24-48 hours later, misoprostol is
Disclaimer: The information in this post is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter. Q: Is Abortion Legal in Colorado? A: Yes, abortion is legal up to 40 weeks gestation in Colorado. Q: Does the Dobbs decision affect the legality of abortion in Colorado? A:
While it can be very exciting to find out you’re pregnant, it can also be overwhelming or even terrifying. All of these reactions are normal. At Alpha Center in Fort Collins, we’re here to help you consider your options regarding your pregnancy and believe that the best decision is an informed decision. In this post,
Help, No Matter What Contact Alpha Center Today Alpha Center is a compassionate, Christian medical clinic based in Fort Collins. Our goal is to provide exceptional pregnancy services to our individuals who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Each of our patients are the driving force behind our compassion, and we strive to make the
