
How Do I Find Support When Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy?
Learning you’re unexpectedly pregnant can cause many questions to race through your mind. From wondering who to share the news with to figuring out what options you have, you’re likely feeling some stress and anxiety. Know that you deserve support during this time. An unplanned pregnancy can feel isolating, and you need non-judgmental help to
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What Are My Next Steps After Confirming My Pregnancy?
After confirming your pregnancy with pregnancy testing and an ultrasound, you may wonder what’s next in the decision-making process. Once you’ve gathered essential information about your pregnancy and health, you can learn about your options and ensure you have what’s needed to make a confident decision. Soundview knows this process can feel challenging, especially when
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
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,