While you may rely on your parents for their opinion and advice, it is crucial to remember that this pregnancy decision is your own. Whatever you choose will affect you most of all, and legally no one has the right to pressure you into making...
To understand when you’re least likely to get pregnant, you must first learn when you’re most fertile. Determining your least and most fertile days can seem challenging, but a wealth of information can help you. We’ll discuss what you should know about this aspect of getting...
Even if you don’t wish to continue your pregnancy, you still need an ultrasound. This scan confirms your pregnancy, protects your health, and helps you identify your next steps. Making a pregnancy decision can be challenging, which is why you need the facts to make an...
Understanding when you’re most likely to get pregnant gives you insight into your reproductive health. When you’re informed, you can make healthy decisions and prepare as much as possible for the future. Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center is a safe space to have your questions answered. Contact...
This is your pregnancy, and you alone can decide how to proceed. Your friends and family likely have their own opinions about the steps you should take, but remember that this decision affects your future and you should always consider your well-being. We're here for you...
Medical abortion, also known as the abortion pill, terminates an early pregnancy using the prescription drugs mifepristone and misoprostol. What do you know about the abortion pill? Here are six facts you might not have known. 1. The FDA Approved Medical Abortion in 2000. Medical abortion is the...
Your family or friends, out of concern, may frighten you with potential (and extreme or rare) negative outcomes regarding parenting or adoption. This can feel like pressure when what you need most is someone to help you carefully weigh all your options. You may have direct...
Typically, most women know when they are pregnant because of a missed period, as it’s one of the first signs. Maybe you think your period is just late. During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through many hormonal changes, and you have numerous early pregnancy signs. Common...
According to the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, almost 75% of women who had an abortion felt at least subtly pressured into getting one. Sometimes, friends and family put unexpected pressure on you with an unplanned pregnancy. It’s not ok for anyone to pressure you...
Your mind may be reeling from the news that your partner has an unplanned pregnancy. An unplanned pregnancy is stressful for her, but you may also feel overwhelmed and frightened. There’s much you can do to sort through your emotions and help your partner during this...