Pregnancy & Reproductive Health Blog
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The Medical Consensus on Fetal Viability
Fetal viability is defined as the point in a pregnancy when a fetus is capable of surviving outside the uterus. The generally accepted medical and legal benchmark for fetal viability in the United States is 23 weeks gestation, though recent medical advancements have...
What is the difference between Plan B and Plan C?
Many women wonder about the difference between Plan B and Plan C. The FDA classifies them separately. They are used at different times and are chemically different. Your reproductive choices can affect you greatly. CompassCare provides accurate information and free...
Stages of Fetal Development During Pregnancy
Both expecting mothers and their babies undergo changes during pregnancy. In order to ensure that expecting parents are aware of what is to come, it’s important to understand the stages of fetal development during pregnancy. If you'd like to learn more, you can always...
Financial Resources for Pregnant Women in NYC: A 2026 Guide
If you are pregnant and seeking financial support, New York City offers a variety of public and private programs to assist with healthcare, housing, and essential supplies. Organizations like CompassCare provide information and referrals to help you navigate these...
Are there free abortions in New York?
Some women wonder if there are free abortions in New York. Although CompassCare does not provide abortions, we can provide free information about abortion and pregnancy support. We also provide free healthcare for women such as STI testing, treatment and ultrasound....
Why Getting an STI Test Before an Abortion Is Crucial
Before undergoing a serious medical procedure such as an abortion, it's critically important to protect your future reproductive health and determine if you have a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). The process of abortion involves the opening of the cervix,...
Abortion Pill Reversal
Regret beginning a medicated abortion? There is hope for stopping the process with natural progesterone therapy, often called Abortion Pill Reversal (APR). Progesterone therapy must begin as soon as possible after taking the first pill (mifepristone), and within the...
About Mifepristone (RU-486) Risks
Approved for use in the US in September of 2000, mifepristone is a medication used in combination with misoprostol to facilitate 1st trimester abortion (medical abortion). While misoprostol causes the uterus to contract, mifepristone is responsible for blocking the...
Do Abortions Hurt? Real Experiences with Pain in Surgical and Medical Procedures
Yes, the majority of women who undergo an abortion report experiencing pain, although the intensity and character of the pain vary significantly from person to person and depend on the method used. Pain during both surgical abortion and medical abortion (a.k.a....
Can I Buy the Abortion Pill Online?
WARNING: Do not risk your life by taking an abortion pill purchased online. Yes, the abortion pill (Mifepristone and Misoprostol) can be purchased online. However, it is strongly advised by the FDA and medical professionals to avoid purchasing unregulated medication...