You are sixteen and you think you might be pregnant. You want to call Assure Women’s Center to find out for sure. However, you don’t want your mother to find out. What should you do? Actually, the law states that young women are considered as adults as far as getting help with reproductive matters. That includes pregnancy
Your periods are usually normal. Yet last month it only lasted one or two days. Should you be concerned? Do you need a pregnancy test? Well, it all depends. In that short time, was your flow heavy or was it light? Shorter periods are sometimes normal. And, the heavier it was, the more likely it
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I find it easier to tell things to strangers than those I know the best, especially when I think my news might bring disappointment or pain to those I love. At Assure Women’s Center, we seek to be “compassionate strangers” to those who think they might be pregnant,
Assure Women’s Center offers free pregnancy testing six days a week. The hours available include evening and weekend hours at our two locations in Omaha (65th and Sorensen and just south of Oakview Mall, near 144th and F Streets.) A question that is often asked is if women can just walk in or if they
Some of you might think that sex trafficking could not happen in a place like Omaha, Nebraska. However, statistics say that it is a rapidly growing problem. At least 2,000 people in the state of Nebraska, mostly young women, are being forced to work as prostitutes. Sometimes girls are pressed into it by family members
You think you might be pregnant and you’re not sure what to do. At this point, even though emotions may be running high, it is important to get the information you need. If you are considering an abortion, there are certain steps that your medical provider should take in order to ensure that you are
You need a pregnancy test. And an ultrasound sounds like a good idea as well. Plus, you need to confirm your pregnancy before signing up for Medicaid. However, you don’t have any insurance. What should you do? Pregnancy Tests Pregnancy tests are usually not a problem. You can pick one up at almost any grocery
Pregnancy tests can be sensitive things. Since urine pregnancy tests work by detecting a chemical which is produced during pregnancy, one day (or even one hour!) can make the difference between the test becoming positive or negative. Even the time of day can matter. If it is morning and the woman has not had too
Life is full of decisions. Some of them are very difficult and some not so much. For instance, you can choose either chocolate or vanilla ice cream (or both!) without it impacting the course of your life. However, some choices have much greater impact. During the teen years many things may crop up which will call
Most of the women who are reading this right now are probably living in Nebraska. That is where Assure Women’s Center’s offices are located. Since we deal primarily with unplanned pregnancies and provide options information, we thought it might be helpful to let you know what Nebraska law says about abortion. State law directs that
