Pregnant and still in high school. Those words together can feel impossible, but they are not. Many young women have been exactly where you are and finished school, built careers, and become remarkable mothers. What made the difference was knowing their rights, finding the right...
Understanding your menstrual cycle can help you recognize the natural changes your body goes through each month. Although the average menstrual cycle is often described as 28 days long, a normal cycle can range from 21 to 35 days. Every woman’s cycle is different. Some women...
If you are considering an abortion, you may be wondering how the procedure could affect your body in the days, weeks, and years to come. No two women experience abortion the same way. The physical impact depends on the method used, how far along the pregnancy...
Finding out you’re pregnant can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s unexpected. You may be trying to sort through your own thoughts while also wondering how to involve your partner in the conversation. It’s natural to want support, but it’s just as important that you don’t...
Finding out you’re pregnant as a teen, especially when it’s unexpected, can bring a rush of emotions. You may feel scared, unsure, or worried about how your parents will respond. Thoughts like, “What will they say?” or “Will they be disappointed?” are completely normal. At Lighthouse,...
Finding out you’re pregnant while living on campus can feel challenging, especially if it was unexpected. You may be thinking about your classes, housing, relationships, and what this means for your future. It’s a lot to process, and you don’t have to figure it all...
Technically, you should be able to get pregnant again after an abortion, even as quickly as two weeks after. However, abortion does pose risks to fertility in the case of complications, and pregnancy is never guaranteed. Whether you’d like to get pregnant after an abortion or...
If you’ve had an abortion before and now you’re facing another unexpected pregnancy, you may feel a strong sense of clarity mixed with fear. You might not have every detail figured out, but you know you do not want to repeat what you’ve already been...
Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel emotionally overwhelming, especially when opinions or expectations come from many directions. It’s natural to feel pressure to make a decision quickly, but rushing can make it harder to think clearly or feel confident later. Thoughtful self-care often includes slowing...
When a friend tells you she’s facing an unplanned pregnancy, it’s natural to feel concerned or even uncertain about what to say or do next. You may want to fix things or offer immediate answers, but often, the most meaningful support comes from simply being...