Morning sickness. The universal pregnancy experience. Perhaps the mere mention of it made your stomach turn. You likely have a lot of questions—the biggest one being, how long will this last? You may even be wondering if abortion could stop your symptoms. In this...
If you’ve recently found out that you’re pregnant, you may be wondering when you should start to feel movement. Was that a kick you just felt, or was it indigestion? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. Today, we’re exploring early movement in pregnancy (also...
What do you do when your period still hasn’t come, but your pregnancy test comes back negative? Could it be a false result, or is there something else delaying your period? Should you take another test (or two… or three) just to be sure? A missed period can be...
A chemical pregnancy can leave you with a lot of questions and emotions. What causes it? Did I miss the signs and symptoms? Can I get pregnant again after a chemical pregnancy? You don’t have to process your thoughts and feelings on your own. Mid Cities Women's...
If you’ve missed a period, the one thing you need to know is whether or not you’re pregnant. When you Google “pregnancy test near me”, countless results appear. Some are the typical at-home tests you can find at any drugstore. You may also notice advertisements for...
An unplanned pregnancy can bring the world to a halt, especially for a teenager. One moment, you’re studying for an exam and making plans for Spring break. The next, you’re facing serious questions about your future. Where can I go to get help and support? Who...
It can happen to anyone. Maybe you weren’t trying to get pregnant, but now your period is late and you can’t stop thinking about the drinks you enjoyed with your partner last Saturday. Maybe a friend told you that it’s ok to have a glass of wine (or two) early in...
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy as a college student, you may be wondering how you can make it through your next exam, let alone to graduation. It can be easy to panic and make a snap decision at a moment like this. Take a deep breath and let it out...
October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. It’s estimated that 44 miscarriages happen every minute worldwide[1]. If your life has been touched by miscarriage, know that you’re not alone. Understanding how it happens and that it’s not your fault...
Last month, we began our discussion on ectopic pregnancy. We talked about what happens, how often it occurs, and the symptoms. Along with that information, we want to answer a few more ectopic pregnancy questions below. How do I know if I am at risk for an ectopic...