Dorm or sorority life, classes, late-night studying, and roommates are all part of college, but you most likely weren’t planning on being pregnant too. You are most likely scared and have a lot of questions. Understanding your rights and taking care of yourself are important first steps. And, remember, you are not alone. What Are…
When faced with an unexpected situation, we often panic and make decisions out of fear or confusion. Did you recently discover you were unexpectedly pregnant? If so, maybe you panicked and immediately chose to have a medical abortion. Have you changed your mind? If you’ve taken the first drug (mifepristone) of the abortion pill method,…
Are you considering taking the abortion pill? Before you schedule your appointment, we recommend taking time to learn about incomplete abortions, understanding the symptoms, and taking steps to avoid abortion complications. What is an incomplete abortion? An incomplete abortion is a condition in which the abortion pill process does not fully expel the pregnancy tissue…
If you have recently discovered you are unexpectedly pregnant or you think you might be, it is important to get confirmation of a positive pregnancy test. If you want to be confident in your pregnancy test results, come to Waterleaf. We offer free lab-quality pregnancy testing so you can be sure your results are accurate….
If you’re experiencing complex emotions or mental health struggles after abortion, you’re not alone. In fact, post-abortive women are 81% more likely to experience issues such as depression and anxiety.1 Whether your abortion was yesterday or 20 years ago, it’s never too late or too early to begin to seek healing. While healing isn’t…
If you’re in high school and recently discovered that you’re pregnant, you may be filled with worry, anxiety, and fear. Thankfully, you’re not alone and there’s help available during this time. Waterleaf Women’s Center is here to support and guide you through this process and provide you with important information about being pregnant in high…
Whether you’re young and single, or older and married with children, an unplanned pregnancy can be devastating. You might be wondering where you will get the money or time to care for this child. You have plans, and parenting isn’t one of them at this time. You may be weighing the option of having an…
A missed period. Fatigue. Sore, tender breasts. Moodiness. Could you be pregnant? If you’ve been frantically searching pregnancy symptoms on the internet, it’s time to answer your questions with a pregnancy test. But as you peruse the test options at your local drug store, you may be wondering, “How do pregnancy tests work?” How do…
Maybe you didn’t see the abuse sneaking into your relationship and are now unsure how to handle the beginning of abuse. Many men and women enter into a relationship with good intentions and may not recognize the warning signs at the beginning. Abuse is not something that begins overnight but usually builds up over time. …
You just found out you’re pregnant, but being a parent at this stage of your life is not in your plans. It’s important to remember even though you might not feel ready to be a mom, you are capable of more than you could ever imagine. With the endless support, education, and resources available to…
