Abortion has been legal in the United States for 44 years, with the Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade in January 1973. There are generations of Americans who have never known a world without legalized abortion. The Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy organization, cites there were approximately one million abortions performed annually in the United States,
Most health care providers encourage women who smoke and are pregnant to stop smoking. However, until recently, the impact of second-hand smoke was not fully known or understood. That situation has now changed. Studies Show Harmful Impact of Second Hand Smoke A recent study reveals the potential harm that can be caused to the unborn from
Rape is a real problem affecting both women and men around the world. Some statistics report that that up to 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men in the US have been sexually assaulted. It is hard to know the actual numbers because many people do not make a criminal report after being raped. According
For many people, the past few weeks have been filled with busyness, excitement, and laughter, maybe even some parties. Perhaps you hooked up with a good-looking guy and now you’ve missed your period. You’re wondering if you might be pregnant. Concern and anxiety fill you as you consider the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy. True
Prenatal vitamins: Many women struggle to take prenatal vitamins. For some, swallowing a large pill is almost impossible. For others the difficulty is related to the “morning” sickness that can accompany the first trimester of pregnancy. The struggle is real! For me, “morning” sickness was really all day long sickness and lasted well into my
Our community of Casper, Wyoming, in fact most of the state and the Rocky Mountain region, has been hit with significant frigid weather this winter – and more is on the way before Christmas! Pregnant women have a few pros when it comes to winter temperatures, primarily in the form of keeping warmer, but there
The Gift that keeps on giving As the holidays draw near and we frantically look for that perfect gift for our loved ones, we probably want to find something they will love and use. Maybe something funny that will make them laugh. I’m guessing most of us don’t want to give something that would damage
On October 19, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released the organization’s annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report. According to the report, cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reached an all-time high in 2015 with nearly 1.9 million cases reported. This was the second year in a row in which increases were seen in these
The feasting holiday is nearly here! In a few days, millions of Americans will gather around the dinner table for a large meal (or two!). Most everyone enjoys the Thanksgiving meal, but for those preparing the food, it can be a stressful time, and, as one of the largest meals prepared all year, there is
When some people think of ‘adoption,’ they consider these and other words as part of the vocabulary: LOVE-REJECTION-NEW BEGINNINGS-RESPONSIBLE-IRRESPONSIBLE-PAIN-UNCERTAINTY-SADNESS-HOPE-ABANDONMENT-JOY The Option of Adoption Adoption is an emotional choice for all involved. A woman who chooses adoption feels that the baby within her deserves to live, grow and have a family that will love and support
