It’s not uncommon to feel emotional or psychological distress after making the decision to have an abortion. For some, the effects of grief might be felt right away. For others, signs of grief, depression or post-traumatic stress after an abortion may not show up for months or even years later. Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS), or Post … Continued
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Signs of Grief after an Abortion
3 Questions To Ask About Abortions
Are you pregnant, or think you might be? If so, your next step is to determine the choices you have for you and your baby, as well as how you should proceed. You have options, and abortion is one of those. To determine if an abortion is the right choice for you, first know the … Continued
What Expectant Moms Need to Know About Zika
News headlines and stories about the Zika virus affecting pregnant women can be frightening for an expectant mother. Options Medical Clinic wants you to be safe and informed. Here are answers to some of the questions you may have about the Zika virus while pregnant. What Is Zika? Zika virus disease is caused by the … Continued
2 Must-Know Facts about The Abortion Pill
Food and Drug Administration decided to relax prior guidelines regulating the abortion pill, also known as RU-486. The FDA regulations now allow women to take the abortion pill, which is actually a series of pills, up to 10 weeks into their pregnancy to induce a medical abortion in comparison to the previous 7-week deadline. … Continued
Dos and Don’ts For A Clearer Path to Pregnancy
Being pregnant is an exciting time, but soon after you see the positive sign on that little stick, your instant excitement may turn to nerves. The path to a healthy baby may seem overwhelming, but not to worry! Here are a few dos and don’ts to assist in a smooth pregnancy before your first … Continued
My Girlfriend May Be Pregnant. What Do I Do?
As a teenager or young adult, an unplanned pregnancy can make you feel as if you have nowhere to turn. Which is why Options Medical Clinic is available to help you through what you may consider a challenging time. While you gather your thoughts to deal with this major life event, consider the following to … Continued
Answers To Your Home Pregnancy Test Questions
If you have a suspicion that you may be pregnant, your knee-jerk reaction is likely to go to your local store and pick up a home pregnancy test. That’s a great place to start. Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions regarding an at-home test: How soon can I take a pregnancy … Continued
Adoption – Is it the choice for you?
You’re pregnant. Breathe in. Breathe out. There are many decisions that come with pregnancy. One may be that you don’t feel ready to take on the responsibility of a child. That’s perfectly okay. You have choices. Your pregnancy choices include parenting your baby, adoption, or abortion. These choices aren’t simply black and white, and we … Continued
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia – What Does That Even Mean?
You’ve heard of the different types of STDs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, but symptoms for one STD may be confused for another or symptoms may not appear at all. With more than half of the population experiencing an STD in their lifetime and 1 in 5 women between the ages of 15-24 having … Continued
Making an Informed Decision When Considering Abortion
After days, or maybe weeks of uncertainty, you’ve finally determined that you are indeed pregnant. Now it’s time to consider next steps. You have several options, and abortion is one of them. It’s important you know the facts about abortion so you may make an informed decision if this is one of the options you’re … Continued