Having an unplanned pregnancy that you want to terminate may be a hard thing to talk about. Legally speaking, you are not required to talk to your partner about your consideration for an abortion. However, that doesn’t mean that morally you are off the hook. Your...
Did you recently discover your partner has been diagnosed with an STD? Perhaps you are worried that you may now also have contracted the disease or infection. Or maybe you just learned that you have an STD and wonder if it will be passed to your...
If you are sexually active, there is a chance you might have a sexually transmitted disease or infection. In 2016 alone, the CDC reported more than 2 million new cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. When Should You Get Tested for an STD/STI? You may have an STD...
No one likes to feel pressured, especially during a significant life event like pregnancy. If your partner is pressuring you, know that you must feel confident with your pregnancy decision before you make a move. It’s your life and your future. You have the most say in...
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering your options you may be wondering if the abortion pill is the right choice for you. While you may have heard the abortion pill is an easy option, like any medicine or medical procedure it does come...
Does the thought of walking into an abortion clinic sound a bit daunting? Maybe you are afraid that someone will see you walk inside. Or maybe you don’t want to go through all the medical procedures of an abortion in a cold, sterile environment. But, in...
Abby had no idea what she was going to do when she found out she was pregnant. She knew she didn’t have the financial stability to pay for labor and delivery, let alone raise a child. Her first thought was to get an abortion–until she...
Are you worried you might be pregnant and wondering what to do? It’s important to confirm your pregnancy first if you are considering the abortion pill or Plan B. The abortion pill terminates an existing pregnancy, and Plan B works to prevent pregnancy. Be informed...
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has produced a lot of confusion—what does this decision mean for women’s rights in your area? The short answer is that you still have pregnancy options and resources available to you in New Jersey. If you...
When you give to Lighthouse, you are coming alongside those facing unexpected pregnancy in our community with practical help and hope – at a time they need it most. You offer critical support to women and men navigating a challenging season of their life. No...