Healing and Sexual Health Post-Abortion
How long after an abortion can you have sex? Find out what to consider for your recovery, including signs of readiness and birth control options.
Pregnancy Symptoms and Testing
Pregnancy Symptoms and Testing Nearly every woman knows the feeling. The uh oh. When your period is late, you get a weird symptom seemingly out of the blue, or you just feel off. You hastily open your period tracking app and dang, you forgot to track last month’s period. Maybe you take a pregnancy test,
What Is Implantation Bleeding?
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
I’m Pregnant. How Do I Calculate My Due Date?
One of the first questions asked after you find out that you’re pregnant is “how far along am I?” or “When is the due date?” No matter what options you may be considering for your pregnancy, answering the question of gestational age is important for planning and determining your next steps. If you’re wondering if
When Should I Take A Pregnancy Test?
when should I take a pregnancy test? Wondering if you’re pregnant? The condom broke. You had unprotected sex. You forgot the pill or your birth control failed. Your period is late. 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?
Are Plan B and the Abortion Pill the Same Thing?
Q: Is the Abortion Pill the same thing as Plan B? A: The short answer is no, Plan B and Medication Abortions are not the same thing. what is Plan B? Plan B and RU-486 are made of different medications. Plan B is levonorgestrel 1.5 mg (a synthetic form of the pregnancy hormone progestin) and
Pregnancy Quiz: Score 0-7
With a score of 0-7: You are not likely to be pregnant, but if you have had unprotected sex since your last period, there is always a risk. If you have had a negative pregnancy test but are experiencing symptoms, it may be too soon for a positive test. If you have not started your