Pregnancy Upset?
If you are worried that you might be pregnant . . .
There are a few things you need to know before making a decision about your next step.
Am I Really Pregnant?
How Far Along Am I?
Could I Have An STD?
Why are these three questions important?
Am I really pregnant?
Sometimes home tests can be difficult to read, or you can be unsure of the result. We offer a medical-grade pregnancy test, administered by a registered nurse.
How far along am I?
Different options are available – or not – at different stages of your pregnancy. You need a sonogram to determine if your pregnancy is even viable (meaning that it is progressing in a normal manner) and how far along you are
Could I have an STD?
Everyone who is sexually active should have STD testing done. Your health is of utmost importance, and if there is any chance that you have an STD, treatment needs to start immediately for your best health.
These questions - and more - answered at no cost to you!
What About the Abortion Pill?
Some things you need to know.
There are different options available for an abortion procedure, and they mostly depend on how far along you are in your pregnancy. The abortion pill (also known as “Chemical Abortion,” “Medical Abortion” or RU486) can be prescribed by a doctor if you are less than 10 weeks pregnant.
Abortion Side Effects & Risks
Abortion, as with any medical procedure, carries the risk of serious side effects. In order for you to make the best possible decision for yourself, you need to be fully aware of these risks and side effects.
Every woman’s body is different, and some find that they experience few side effects, while others report multiple and severe effects. Additionally, some side effects are immediate (most of the physical effects fall into that category), while some take weeks or years to present (namely, psychological and emotional side effects).
Immediate Side Effects
- Bleeding
- Cramping
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
May be experienced for up to two weeks post-abortion
Possible Complications & Risks
- Pelvic Infection (Sepsis)
- Incomplete abortion
- Blood clots in the uterus
- Heavy bleeding (hemorrhage)
Long-Term Abortion Risks
Future childbearing: complications associated with abortion may make it difficult or impossible to become pregnant in the future.
Psychological Abortion Risks
Some women encounter a variety of psychological effects after an abortion. These can range from irritability and difficulty sleeping to depression and even post-traumatic stress disorder.all
It is absolutely vital that, no matter what type of abortion you have undergone, you receive a post-abortion assessment from a medically trained professional.
So, what does an abortion cost? There is a financial cost of an abortion to be sure, but there are also physical and emotional costs to consider.
Abortion Costs
Financial Cost of Abortion
Financially, abortion costs vary depending on how far along the pregnancy is and what type of procedure is performed. They can range from several hundreds to thousands of dollars. Despite how it may appear, abortion’s are not provided free of charge to you.
Physical Cost of Abortion
Secondly, there is the physical cost to consider. It can be difficult to understand the physical toll of an abortion on a woman’s body, but there are some important things to consider. Hemorrhage, cramping, infection, hormonal imbalance, infertility, and death are just some of the potential consequences. These physical effects can be intense and some of them can impact your health and fertility permanently.
Emotional Cost of Abortion
The hidden cost of an abortion, the emotional cost, is the one that few women consider because it’s a taboo subject in our culture. Abortion is supposed to bring relief to a woman’s situation, so when she has post-abortion feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, regret, shame, or thoughts of suicide instead, these feelings have added impact because they come as a surprise to her. These emotions can manifest soon after the abortion or surface years later. Since she was the one who made the choice to have an abortion, the post-abortive woman may feel like she has no right to these intense feelings. Emotional healing is possible after abortion, but many women say they would have made a different choice if they had known the devastation abortion would cause in their lives.
Consider This . . .
Even though this abortion procedure is done by pill, it still requires the oversight of a doctor. Just like with any other prescription medication, there can be risks and side effects to taking this pill. Some of them can even be severe. You absolutely need a doctor to administer, give instructions and continue to monitor you after the pill is taken.
The abortion pill is actually a series of two medications. The first dosage is taken while you are still at the doctor’s office or clinic. The second is typically taken at home 24-48 hours after the first dose. The initial medication is called Mifepristone, which will blocks progesterone action in your body. This is the hormone that sustains a pregnancy. The second medication is called Misoprostol, which will cause your body to begin contractions that will expel the fetus.
CAUTION: Ordering the Abortion Pill Online
The FDA has regulations surrounding the abortion pill that are there to protect you and keep you healthy. They warn against purchasing the abortion pill online. These online providers often ignore the regulations and safeguards that are set up to protect you by the FDA. You have no way of knowing if the chemicals in these online pills are verified, or what possible side effects and risks you could experience by taking them. All too often, these pills will come from overseas and are not required to meet the FDA guidelines that are there to ensure your health and safety.
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About Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center in Overland Park
Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers helps women and their families make an educated decision about an unplanned pregnancy. We do this by providing evidence-based, medical information about parenting, adoption and abortion. In many cases, an unplanned pregnancy is a very stressful situation.
Our staff provides a safe, confidential and caring environment. We can help reduce the fear and worry you are experiencing through calm, non-judgmental conversation. Together we can eliminate any shame or embarrassment.
Where there are concerns about relationships, housing, finances or general health issues, our staff has knowledge of many resources and organizations that can help.
That’s what our name means. We give the advice and information to women and their families so they can make an educated decision. And we provide aid in many ways, from material items and care to a listening ear in a safe and comfortable environment
your next steps
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Choose an Appointment Time
We make it easy for you. Simply click the button and complete the online scheduling form for an appointment that best fits your needs. We also take walk-ins. -
Meet with a Nurse & a Client Advocate
At your appointment, you’ll be able to meet with both a licensed medical professional and a client advocate who will listen to you and help you plan a future full of hope. -
Receive a Free Pregnancy Test & Sonogram
You’ll be able to take a medical-grade pregnancy test, overseen by one of our nurses, as well as have a sonogram to determine next steps. STD testing is also available at this time and highly advised.
Face your future feeling equipped, empowered & hopeful.
how can we help?
At Advice & Aid, we know that after finding out you are unexpectedly pregnant, you really want someone to come alongside you and give you a plan. You just want to be moved out of the chaos of the storm you feel yourself in.
The problem is that you don’t feel like you have the support, finances, or education to have a baby right now. That makes you feel alone and hopeless. You know you need to do something, but you don’t know what that should be.
We believe that you shouldn’t have to settle for the quick-fix of abortion just because you don’t know of any place that can offer real help. We also believe strongly that you can do things that you didn’t think possible, if you just have access to long-term solutions and the right support system.
Let us help you experience a calm peace because you have a plan and the knowledge you need to make a decision. You will know you aren’t alone, and you will be empowered to do the things you didn’t think you ever could!
The problem is that you don’t feel like you have the support, finances, or education to have a baby right now. That makes you feel alone and hopeless. You know you need to do something, but you don’t know what that should be.
We believe that you shouldn’t have to settle for the quick-fix of abortion just because you don’t know of any place that can offer real help. We also believe strongly that you can do things that you didn’t think possible, if you just have access to long-term solutions and the right support system.
Let us help you experience a calm peace because you have a plan and the knowledge you need to make a decision. You will know you aren’t alone, and you will be empowered to do the things you didn’t think you ever could!
