
The Importance of Obtaining an Ultrasound in Pregnancy
An ultrasound is a diagnostic medical test that uses soundwaves to create on screen images from inside your body. An ultrasound during pregnancy is critically important once you have received a positive pregnancy test. While a urine or blood test can indicate positive HCG, (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) hormone levels of pregnancy, the ultrasound provides a
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The Importance of Obtaining an Ultrasound in Pregnancy
An ultrasound is a diagnostic medical test that uses soundwaves to create on screen images from inside your body. An ultrasound during pregnancy is critically important once you have received a positive pregnancy test. While a urine or blood test can indicate positive HCG, (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) hormone levels of pregnancy, the ultrasound provides a
What Are the Next Steps After a Positive Pregnancy Test Result?
If you recently took a pregnancy test and saw a positive result, you might be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or even scared. This is a big moment, and it’s completely normal to have a range of emotions. However, the most important thing you can do right now is take your time and gather the information you
How Can I Be Sure I’m Making the Right Decision for My Pregnancy?
Deciding how to handle your unplanned pregnancy is one of the most significant decisions you will make in your life. Whatever you choose will be life-altering, so you need to make a confident choice. Remember, only you can make this decision. No one should manipulate or force you to make one choice over another. Look
Teen Dating Violence: It is More Common than You Think
This is the month of “love, couples, and cupids”, as so many look forward to Valentine’s Day and romantic ideal of being the object of another’s affection. Everyone looks for love and acceptance. Sometimes we look for it in all the wrong places and all the wrong faces. Our family members and loved ones who
Are the Kids Alright?
Are the Kids Alright? by Erin Drinkwater, LCSW My two Gen Z daughters, born in 2009 and 2010 would have you believe that I’m a “boomer.” Why do I have such a visceral reaction to this assertion? Maybe it’s because I’m proud of my Gen X status. I’m a resourceful product of “free range parenting”
Hiding My Pregnancy: Would Abortion Be an Option?
If you’re thinking about keeping your pregnancy hidden, it’s important to reflect on what’s driving your decision. Are you worried about how your parents, partner, or family might react? Are you feeling afraid of potential judgment from friends, classmates, or coworkers? Or is there a safety concern in your relationship? (If safety is an issue,