Life is filled with stressors, from jobs (or lack of) and relationship issues to missing project deadlines, missing your period, and finding you have a positive pregnancy test. Even if being pregnant is exciting for you, feeling stressed during pregnancy is common, according to the March of Dimes. Some stress in our lives is okay;
This is national Volunteer Appreciation Week, and True Care thanks the many compassionate volunteers and staff members who serve the nearly 400 patients we see annually. Professional, Caring People Not only do we have registered nurses on staff, but some of our volunteers are retired or active nursing professionals. Each one understands the choices available to
The debate about abortion being linked to breast cancer has been around for quite some time. There are studies that show there is not a link, but there are also studies that show there is. Here’s a link to an interesting blog post that helps us understand why there may be a correlation, at least for some
An unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming. The timing is usually terrible. The situation is wrong. Perhaps a young lady just started a new job or is still in school. Maybe she isn’t married and her parents will be disappointed. Sometimes infidelity or medical problems factor in. There are so many variables, stresses and pressures created by
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) affect nearly 40,000 babies every year, according to experts. Today (Sept. 9) is FASD Awareness Day, and September is FASD Awareness Month, a time to educate and encourage pregnant women to not drink alcohol during pregnancy. What is FASD? This term refers to the range of effects that can occur in a
It’s back to school time and students will be actively engaged in sports, drama, debate, and various additional events. Football galas, proms, and other dances are a big part of being in junior high and high school, and dating seems to take place for many at a very young age. Dating without supervision can lead
You believe you’re pregnant. You’ve taken 10 pregnancy tests at home, hoping the first nine were mistaken and really didn’t show a positive result. After that 10th positive reading and the constant churning in your stomach and chewing on your lip, you decide it’s time to learn for sure – what do you do? Where
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
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