If you have missed a period, you may begin to suspect that you are pregnant. It can be an uneasy feeling—waiting and wondering. While some people go to the drugstore for a pregnancy test, many are left with more uneasy feelings after taking the test at home: Did I do it right? Could it be
We can discuss things, and we can disagree and be OK. Or I’m scared of how my partner will react when we disagree. While people are often drawn together because they have a lot in common, no two people agree on everything all the time. It’s part of what makes us individuals. But the individuals
Which describes your relationship: My partner trusts me to make good choices and be true to our relationship. My partner doesn’t like me to have male friends or sometimes even say nice things about other guys. He wants to know where I am and who I am with all the time. Jealousy is rooted in
Which describes your relationship: When I share my opinion, my partner listens and tries to understand. When I share my opinion, my partner criticizes me. Does what you say turn into an argument unless you give in or just agree? If you think you need to be careful what you say or if you have
How would you describe yours? Start with these questions: What is your gut telling you about your partner? What do your friends and family say? How does how he treats you differ from when you are alone to when others see you with him? In the next few blogs, we’ll talk about what makes it
Sometimes it is easy to recognize. Sometimes not. It might be hidden from others. You might feel ashamed to tell someone. Or scared. If your relationship makes you feel nervous, uncomfortable or scared, you could be experiencing Intimate Partner Violence. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says this can include four types of behavior and
Each woman (and man) should evaluate their past and present emotional health before considering an abortion procedure. Some questions to ask yourself: What are your current struggles with depression and anxiety? Both are at an increased risk with abortion. What are your past moral convictions about abortion? Often women say that they do not like
A 2018 review of literature took an objective look at the abortion and mental health controversy. “There is general agreement that (a) abortion is consistently associated with elevated rates of mental illness compared to women without a history of abortion; (b) the abortion experience directly contributes to mental health problems for at least some women;
Women and men considering abortion often ask whether the baby feels pain during the abortion procedure. The age at which a fetus begins to feel pain is debated by scientists. Unborn babies recoil away from stimulation during the abortion procedure, which demonstrates that the nervous system is experiencing a physiological stress response. Some states have
When facing an unplanned pregnancy, it is tempting to keep the news to yourself if you have not yet decided to parent, have an abortion, or make an adoption plan. However, big decisions (especially ones involving parenting, abortion, or adoption) are rarely a good idea to make in isolation. Big decisions benefit from feedback and