If you’re a college student and think you might be unexpectedly pregnant, it’s understandable that you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. Perhaps you had a certain view of your life in mind, and this news throws a wrench in that. It’s important to know that you’re not alone on this journey – help and
When we think of taking medicine, we often picture something pretty simple: Have a headache. Take medicine. Headache vanishes. This is not how the Abortion Pill works. Many women are often surprised by the process and regret their choice of abortion procedure. Here’s what you should know about the Abortion Pill process: Two medications are
An abortion clinic may or may not offer an ultrasound before an abortion, though sometimes they do. The real question is how could an ultrasound benefit you? Let’s take a look at the pro’s and con’s. Pro’s: Viability Check: An ultrasound helps determine if your positive pregnancy test is really a living, growing pregnancy or just
In Maryland, the cost of an abortion ranges from $390 to $1300. The cost varies based on the stage of development of the baby and the type of pain medication or anesthesia used during the abortion. Costs also increase if other medications are needed, such as if your blood type is Rh negative. If you
Maryland is a “Notification Only” state for minors seeking abortions. That means that one of your parents is required to be notified about the decision to have an abortion. However, parental notification is not required for appointments at our three pregnancy clinics in Annapolis, Bowie, and Severna Park. We offer free and completely confidential services
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
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;
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
From the FDA web site: “It is not uncommon for the FDA to receive reports of serious adverse events for prescription drugs after they are approved. The FDA has received reports of serious adverse events in women who took Mifeprex. As of December 31, 2017, there were reports of 22 deaths of women associated with Mifeprex
If you are considering abortion, be sure to Verify that your pregnancy is viable with an ultrasound. Discuss and research your options. Receive STD testing. Know the type of abortion clinic, procedure, risks and side effects. Find out about the abortion clinic’s procedures for handling emergencies during and after the abortion. Find out your legal