Single Mom: Why Include Dad in your Child’s Life? Are you a single mom and think the biological father of your baby isn’t worthy to be a part of your child’s life? He isn’t responsible, has a bad lifestyle or maybe he cheated on you? Maybe the dad isn’t stepping up to the plate as
Four Things Girls Need to Know About Their Period. Why do I have to get a period (menstruation)? Often times we think getting our period is annoying and gross and something we would rather not have to deal with each month. While it may be inconvenient and sometimes lead to embarrassing stories and accidents, menstruation is an
What should I expect after an Abortion? Are you thinking about having an abortion but don’t know what to expect after the procedure? Here is some great information to help you plan for your recovery. Abortion is a medical/surgical procedure, and your body will need to go through a recovery process. Plan to take a
Many agencies are working hard to prevent unplanned (especially teen) pregnancies. There has been a lot of push towards something called LARC. What is LARC? Isn’t it a bird? No, the bird is called a Lark, not a LARC. LARC is an acronym that stands for Long Acting Reversible Contraception. Common contraceptives that fall under
I Would Know if I had an STD, Right? The truth is, most people don’t really think bad stuff will happen to them. STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) just happen to other people in statistics. And you are pretty smart. You would know if your boyfriend or girlfriend had an STD, right? And wouldn’t you know
Why get a Confirmation Ultrasound? True Care patients with a positive pregnancy test who meet certain medical criteria are routinely offered an ultrasound to provide important information about their pregnancy. While many women are excited to have an ultrasound and see their unborn baby, some women, especially if they are considering the option of abortion,
Women Need to Examine their Beliefs about Human Life when Considering an Abortion Our purpose at True Care is to help women experiencing unplanned pregnancies get the information and resources they need to make the best decision possible for them regarding their pregnancy. The ultimate decision on whether to carry a pregnancy to term or
Coercion and Abortion Should not my “right to choose” abortion also give me, the pregnant woman, the right to carry and deliver my baby if I so desire? She called our scheduling line and explained that her husband was forcing her to have an abortion. She didn’t want to abort but didn’t know what
Home Pregnancy Test Tips Walking through a store looking for a pregnancy test can be daunting because there are so many different kinds. Don’t stress over which one to buy…any pregnancy test bought from a reputable store should work just fine. At home urine pregnancy tests work by detecting the presence of a hormone called
Can birth control pills increase a woman’s chance for breast cancer? A recent study of women in Seattle showed a significant increase in the risk of breast cancer in women who take birth control pills with high-estrogen levels. Study This study, conducted by researchers with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle and funded by
