Insights in reproductive health research and practice from CompassCare's medical team.
The movie “Nine Months” (2001) takes a comical, but truthful look at the intense emotional roller coaster an unplanned pregnancy can take both the woman and a man on. At one point, Sam (Hugh Grant), distressed by the fact that he might have to get rid of his car and his cat, screams at his […]
The point at which a woman is pregnant has traditionally been defined as when a separate and distinct strand of DNA has been created. This happens at fertilization, when male sperm unites with a female egg, which typically takes place in a fallopian tube. Recently some medical professionals have changed that definition. According to the […]
Today’s adolescents are dealing with more sexual pressures than ever. By age 15, parental influence is eclipsed by the social weight of peers. Yet even with increased pressure, teens are often choosing not to engage in sex. In a recent study of over 4500 U.S. teenagers aged 15-19, sexual activity declined from 1988 to the […]
“That test came back positive, I told him, no, that’s not true.”
“I was shocked and a little uneasy, because it wasn’t planned.”
“I was just in, um, just a mess. Emotionally a mess.”
No. Your life is not over. Even if it might feel like the end of the world, be assured, it’s not. Plans may need a bit of adjusting to compensate for this unexpected turn, but CompassCare can help.
Each year thousands of women find themselves in the same position you are in now. You have the ability to make a responsible choice regarding this pregnancy. Outside influences like school, work, friends and family can all vie for your allegiance, but at this moment in time, it needs to be about you.
Whether you’re considering ending your pregnancy or carrying your baby to term, you have options.
“As soon as I went to the center, I think that they knew right away how I was feeling.”
“I felt very comfortable coming in.”
“They were completely open and nice and I felt like I could talk to them about anything.”
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