What Are the Different Types of Abortion?

What Are the Different Types of Abortion?

If you are contemplating having an abortion, you may be thinking about the different types of abortion procedures, as well as the side effects and risks associated with each one.  You deserve to have all of your questions answered. Your health matters! Medical Abortion During a medical abortion, otherwise known as the abortion pill, two

How Does an Ultrasound Work?

How Does an Ultrasound Work?

During an ultrasound, high-frequency sound waves are emitted by a small wand and bounce off tissues in the body. The information gathered from these sound waves creates a picture, which can be visible on a screen.  Ultrasounds are used in a variety of medical situations, because they allow providers to look inside the body to

STDs vs STIs: What’s the Difference?

If you’re sexually active, there are some precautions you should be aware of to decrease your risk of getting an STD or an STI. Sometimes STDs and STIs are silent, meaning you have no symptoms and have no idea you’re infected. Sexually-transmitted diseases and illness are very common and costly to our nation’s health and economy, according

3 Reasons to Get Free Pregnancy Testing

If you think you might be pregnant, you’re probably wondering about the next steps. Even if you haven’t yet missed a period, Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque can validate your pregnancy status with our free pregnancy testing service. With four convenient locations in and around Albuquerque, we make it easy to book an appointment to

What Men Need to Know About Abortion

Women facing an unplanned pregnancy – or who aren’t yet ready for the responsibility of raising a child – may consider abortion as one of their pregnancy options. Sometimes left out of the decision-making process are the men who fathered the babies. Even when they are involved, some men find it difficult to provide the support

Why You Need a Pregnancy Ultrasound

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A pregnancy ultrasound can be an important part of your pregnancy. Whether your pregnancy was planned or unplanned, getting a pregnancy ultrasound can help you determine your next steps. Prenatal ultrasounds show you a picture of your baby as he or she is developing inside your womb. They can help your healthcare provider determine if

Are Abortion Pills Still Legal in NM?

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Are abortion pills still legal? Some women in New Mexico may be asking this question following the Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe v. Wade on June 24. The historic ruling has left women with questions about what pregnancy options still are available in New Mexico. As of the writing of this article, abortion still is

How to Deal with Abortion Guilt

Dealing with abortion guilt can be emotionally and physically draining. Whether you recently had an abortion, or it has been years since it happened, you might be struggling with your decision. Feeling regret or even sadness after an abortion isn’t unusual. Even if you know it was the right choice for your individual circumstances, it

When Abortion Isn’t the Right Choice

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Abortion isn’t the right choice for some women. They may be facing an unexpected pregnancy, but they already know visiting an abortion clinic in Albuquerque isn’t an alternative. That’s OK. When abortion isn’t the right choice for a woman, there are other pregnancy options. Adoption, legal guardianship, and parenting are some of the other pregnancy