Birth can be both an overwhelming and beautiful experience. But if you’re worried about giving birth, know you aren’t the first woman to have these fears. Many mothers, especially first-time parents, are fearful of labor and delivery. These fears are valid. And you deserve to have your questions answered. Your OB/GYN can address any concerns
Ultrasounds are critical diagnostic tools for viewing bodily structures and identifying certain health conditions. An obstetric ultrasound can view your reproductive organs and assess a pregnancy’s health. Even if you’re sure you want an abortion, you should still have a ultrasound. This scan provides crucial pregnancy information to help confirm potential options, protect your health,
Navigating an unexpected pregnancy with a partner can be complicated. You may worry about their reaction or question what their level of involvement should be. Know that other women have been in your shoes. First, if you’ve shared your pregnancy news with your partner, consider how they reacted. Were they shocked, scared, or even angry?
Gathering the information you need to make a decision about your unexpected pregnancy can be difficult. You may feel overwhelmed and uncertain, especially during a stressful time. Embrace is here to provide you with the facts and offer you support. If you are considering abortion, there are several things you’ll want to do before making
Wondering if you’re pregnant? Maybe you’re not sure how to reliably confirm your pregnancy, how to determine whether you’re pregnant or not, or you just need some help navigating how to tell your partner and family about the new baby. We know this time of uncertainty can be stressful, which is why Embrace is here
I have four children who are 30, 28, 20, and 19 and many years have gone by since they were little. However, I can still remember the moment I found out I was pregnant with each of them. But the pregnancy notice that was most difficult for me to process was my fourth and final
“I was the one that you would least expect to have a baby. I had straight A’s and I never really did anything that was shocking to anybody. So when I found out I was pregnant, it was like ‘What!?’ The Day Everything Changed Jada was starting her Sophomore year in high school when she
There is a certain window of time every month that you are more likely to get pregnant. This is referred to as the ovulatory phase and typically occurs 2 weeks before the start of your next period. How can I track my cycle? Many women take advantage of the popular period tracker apps that you
Should I Take A Pregnancy Test? This is a question many women ask at one point or another in life. The age-old question of “Am I pregnant?”, could be asked because you’ve missed your period, you have reason to believe your safe sex wasn’t so safe, or perhaps because you’re beginning to notice pregnancy symptoms.
It was the middle of the night when Kendra drove to Walmart for a pregnancy test. She knew something was different but seeing the ‘positive’ was still unexpected, and she didn’t know what she was going to do. “My kid’s father was pressuring me for an abortion. I had no idea what my options were and I