Forced, or coerced, abortions don’t just happen in other countries – they occur in America, too. The definition of coercion is to pressure, compel, or dominate by force (physical or emotional), and that’s what happens to many women who abort their pregnancies. For example, a few years ago, a woman in Colorado went to an
Do you think you’re pregnant? Are you considering abortion? Perhaps you’ve taken a home pregnancy test, received a positive result, and you don’t want to be pregnant. Your first thought is abortion so you start researching on where you can get one. STOP! Your first thought needs to be, “Am I really pregnant?” Home Pregnancy
There are many wives’ tales and urban legends about how to avoid getting pregnant. We’ll look at four of those and tell the truth about each one. We’ll also provide you with information about what to do if you’re experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Four Myths Using a condom or other birth control prevents pregnancy. FALSE.
The latest Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) report from the Centers forDisease Control (CDC) shows cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis continue to rise in the United States. Nearly 2.3 million cases were reported in 2017. For the past several years, STDs (also known as STIs or sexually transmitted infections) have increased significantly. This is a
Have you been somewhere, such as the driver’s license bureau, and had to “take a number?” You won’t experience that at True Care! The staff at our center believe in treating you like the special person you are. Our compassionate advocates and nurses spend time learning about YOU, and from the questions they ask and
“Finances are a big concern.” “I don’t have insurance.” “I can’t afford a baby.” These are some of the statements we hear from women who come to True Care. Finances play a big role in the decision between continuing a pregnancy or having an abortion. Did you know there’s various types of help available for
An unplanned pregnancy is a crossroads of change in a woman’s life. That “fork in the road” requires her to make a decision that affects her future. Below are four things you need to know if you’re a experiencing an unplanned pregnancy: Is the pregnancy viable? Getting a positive result on a home pregnancy test only
A woman considering abortion owes it to herself to have an ultrasound prior to her abortion procedure. There are a number of medical and personal reasons why this is important. Here are four reasons a woman should have an ultrasound prior to getting an abortion and why True Care Women’s Resource Center provides ultrasound service:
Women considering abortion often feel pressured to do so. Such stresses may be circumstantial, relating to the woman’s life situation, or they may be personal, affected by her relationships. Perhaps she is a college student, or soon will be, and she believes she has to choose between school and being pregnant. Maybe her partner or
Women experiencing unplanned pregnancies come to True Care to find out about their pregnancy options, get resources, and confirm the viabilty of their pregnancies. Viabilty means we can see a baby with a heart beat in the mom’s uterus. Many of our patients are suprised to see a heart beating in the 5th week of
