Otherwise known as “Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and…an Unplanned Pregnancy?” An unplanned pregnancy is always a shock. But receiving a positive pregnancy test that you didn’t expect during the time of year when all is supposed to be “merry and bright” can feel even more challenging. If you’re not ready to share your …
Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy During the Holidays Read More »
“I can’t have this baby…because it’s not the right time!” As I meet with women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy, I hear this often. Some tell me they might want kids in the future, but now is not the right time. I start by encouraging her to slow down and think about her options. …
Your Options When It’s Just “Not the Right Time” Read More »
As a client advocate helping navigate unplanned pregnancies, one of the most common phrases I’ve heard in the counseling room is, “We’re just not ready.” So often, couples want to be more settled and financially stable before thinking about kids. Or they want to be married first, or maybe finish school before starting a family. …
Not Ready for Pregnancy: Advice from Someone Who Has Been There Read More »
Walking Through Our Doors Looking for Help It was late in the day when two young friends walked over from the abortion clinic next door to our Overland Park Center. Both wanted a pregnancy test, but could not afford one next door. They saw our sign and decided to come here instead. They were very …
Worried About Being Pregnant . . . Getting Peace of Mind Read More »
Due to the recent Supreme Court ruling, there has been an explosion of information and debate over the issue of abortion. If you are scrolling Twitter or Instagram or listening to the news, you will see debates raging over what is legal now and what isn’t. One misunderstanding is that women will not be able …
Miscarriage or Abortion: What do the terms mean? Read More »
I just KNEW I was pregnant. This wasn’t my first rodeo, as they say, and all the signs were there. I was exhausted all.the.time! My breasts were tender, and the real clincher, my period was late. So why did my home pregnancy test come up negative? I thought maybe it was a bad test, so …
Just a “Little” Pregnant – When You Can’t Read the Home Pregnancy Test Read More »
Do you find yourself with an unplanned pregnancy and in an abusive relationship? Does the world seem out of control to you? You are probably searching for answers to the scary unknown of now being faced with a pregnancy while existing in an unstable environment. Being in an abusive relationship can make your decision about …
Unplanned Pregnancy in an Abusive Relationship – Getting Help Read More »
Have you ever felt rushed to make a decision, only to later regret the choice you made when stressed? Too often we feel like we’re forced to make difficult decisions quicker than we’d like. An unplanned pregnancy is definitely one of those situations that seems to force us into quick decisions. But you may benefit …
You Have to Decide Today! (Actually, you don’t – and here’s why) Read More »
Music, movies, television shows, podcasts…almost all of our entertainment and media intake is littered with normalizing sex. Whether it’s sex while dating, casual sex with friends, or a one-night stand, we are consistently surrounded by the idea that sex before marriage is good and fun. So many of these entertainment platforms are targeted toward young …
For many years I worked as a client advocate for Advice & Aid, and a part of that role involved encouraging women to consider the outcome of choosing abortion. Having never experienced abortion myself personally, my understanding of the negative impact post-abortive women can experience came from what I had read and heard through training …
