It’s the holiday season and a time filled with many family gatherings and activities. If you just found out you’re pregnant, you could struggle to know when to tell your family—especially if your calendar is full of what should be fun, festive events. First, before you break the news, visit one of five Care Net
Talking with your partner about your unexpected pregnancy can be challenging, but talking about what you want to do next can seem even harder. If you’re navigating talking with your partner about your pregnancy options, you’re not alone. Schedule a free appointment at one of Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque’s five locations. We’re here
Supporting someone going through a highly emotional and complex decision like abortion can be challenging. You may struggle to find the right words because you don’t want to misspeak. If your friend or partner is going through an abortion, either before, during, or after, they need to know they aren’t alone. At Care Net Pregnancy
The abortion pill is a combination of two drugs used to end an early pregnancy and expel it from the body. It’s the common name for a medical abortion, and it’s FDA-approved for use within the first ten weeks of pregnancy. Are You Considering the Abortion Pill? Visit Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque to
The recovery journey after abortion varies for every woman. Whether you’re struggling with grief, sadness, anger, or regret, healing is possible. Here are a few actions you can take to begin healing. 1. Confide in a Trusted Friend or Counselor Talking about your abortion experience and your emotions with a friend or professional counselor can
Before abortion, there are three necessary things to do to protect your health and safety: receive an ultrasound, get tested for STDs, and discuss your health history with a medical professional. You can accomplish these three steps with a free appointment at Care Net Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque. While we do not provide or refer
Abortion and adoption are very different options. Adoption requires carrying your pregnancy to term, while abortion doesn’t. Abortion also doesn’t require as much planning as adoption does with creating an adoption plan and choosing an adoptive family. So, which one is right for you? Only you can decide your path, but here are three ways
An incomplete abortion occurs when pregnancy tissue remains in the body instead of being completely expelled. This is a risk of both types of abortion (medical and surgical), but especially with the abortion pill. The tissue is called retained products of conception and is usually from the placenta, but it can be fetal tissue too.
The mental health effects of abortion will depend on each woman. While some women might feel relieved, others could feel a sense of loss, sadness, grief, or guilt. Feelings can also change over time or resurface years later. From a research standpoint, experts agree that some women experience negative mental health impacts after an 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