Adoption offers several arrangements that differ primarily in the level of contact and privacy between birth parents and adoptive families. Understanding these structures can help you make an informed decision based on your preferences, boundaries, and long-term goals. At Assure Women’s Center, we provide a neutral, confidential space to learn about open, semi-open, and closed
Facing an unexpected pregnancy raises many “what ifs.” What if my parents kick me out of the house? What if my partner says he’ll leave me? What if I can’t manage as a mom and my child winds up in foster care? You have three options for your unexpected pregnancy: have an abortion, make an
Rather than experiencing the “most wonderful time of the year,” facing the holidays with an unexpected pregnancy can be “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Nosy relatives, pregnancy symptoms, and an uncertain future can make it overwhelming. We have some tips to help you. Being kind to yourself, drawing your boundaries, and making healthy choices can help
Are you considering taking the abortion pill? While you may already know the basics about medical abortion, there are details about the process that aren’t well-known. Understanding these facts can help you make an informed and confident choice for your health. If you haven’t yet confirmed your pregnancy, schedule a free and confidential appointment at
A positive pregnancy test only tells you one fact: your body is producing a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Beyond this fact, there are many unknowns. An ultrasound reveals essential details so you know exactly what is happening inside your body and your available options. At Assure Women’s Center, we provide free and confidential
Abortion pills are the topic of news and politics, and also presented as the easy abortion option. But how much do you know about how the abortion pills work? If you’re considering taking abortion pills, it’s essential to protect your health and safety by learning as much as you can before you take them. This
The abortion pill process takes place over a number of days and isn’t immediate. Abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding occur after taking the second drug, misoprostol, which women take about 24 to 48 hours into the process. Misoprostol is used to expel the pregnancy and tissue from the uterus, and it’s during and after this
Scared about what’s next regarding your responsibility as a father? The reality of being a father can be intimidating. We understand, and you are not alone. Most of the time, legal responsibility is assigned to the mother at birth automatically. However, as the biological father, you also have certain rights and responsibilities, particularly once paternity
An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to show real-time images of the inside of the body. It has several applications, but it is commonly associated with pregnancy. Pregnancy ultrasounds have been a game-changer for women’s health over the last 60+ years. They offer a way for health professionals to take a look inside the
If you’re in your second trimester of pregnancy, you may be wondering what options are available to you. The second trimester lasts from week 13 to week 26 of pregnancy, a time when many women start feeling better physically, but decisions about the future can feel even more urgent. If you’re considering your pregnancy options
