An unexpected pregnancy can be a stressful situation, and when friends are encouraging you to abort, it can add even more pressure. If you’re feeling uncertain because you’re not ready to make that decision, know that it’s okay to pause and take the time to process your feelings. This is your life, your choice, and…
If you want to hide your pregnancy and wonder if abortion is an option, the answer is complicated. While abortion will terminate your pregnancy, theoretically allowing you to hide it, doing so will cause you to live a lie and put your mental health at risk as a result. Instead, it’s better to be honest…
Facing an unplanned pregnancy? It’s important to know that you have options other than abortion—these options include parenting and adoption. At Life Choices Medical Clinic, we understand that navigating your pregnancy options can feel overwhelming. However, learning all you can about each choice will make the process easier. This article will highlight the essentials you…
Making a decision about an unplanned pregnancy is a choice you deserve to make yourself, but unfortunately, some individuals find themselves feeling pressured into a decision, especially when it comes to abortion. Recognizing the signs of being pressured can help you regain control of your decision-making process. Here are some key indicators that you may…
Think you might be pregnant? A pregnancy test is the best way to confirm your suspicions instead of relying on symptoms like nausea or a missed period. A urine-based pregnancy test can be purchased at a drugstore and produce almost immediate results. A blood test is more expensive and accessible only through a lab, but…
During an ultrasound, a transducer emits high-frequency sound waves that travel through the body. As the sound waves encounter different tissues and structures within the body, they are reflected back to the transducer at varying degrees. The transducer converts these sound waves into electrical signals, which a computer uses to produce a visual ultrasound image….
Usually, menstrual cycles occur every 24-38 days. If your period is typically regular but hasn’t started within 4-5 days of when you expected it, this could be due to stress, lifestyle changes, or pregnancy. Taking a pregnancy test is a good idea to rule out a potential pregnancy. At Life Choices Medical, we offer no-charge,…
It is possible to be pregnant and not know it, especially if you haven’t confirmed it with a positive pregnancy test. There are several reasons why someone may not realize that they are pregnant. Reasons Someone May Not Know That They Are Pregnant If you have irregular periods, it can be challenging to know if…
When you’re pregnant, the placenta releases a pregnancy hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). The purpose of this hormone is to thicken the uterine wall to help make it more hospitable to an embryo so it can continue to develop. Detectable levels of hCG can be found in urine or blood between 1 and 2…
When an embryo implants itself outside of the uterus, this is referred to as ectopic, which means “out of.” These pregnancies are not viable and can be life-threatening to the pregnancy carrier if not treated immediately. Keep reading to learn more about the signs of an ectopic pregnancy versus what to expect in a normal…
