Often women confide in a close friend first when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Even if you know your friend is sexually active, it can be shocking to hear she is pregnant. There is no one right way to react, but we have gathered some tips on how to best support a friend when she…
When you find out that you are unexpectedly pregnant, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and confused. While you are still trying to process this for yourself, you are trying to figure out how you are going to tell your parents. Before you begin to panic, it is important to remember that your parents love…
Developing a healthy relationship, whether you just started dating or have been together for years, is important. Healthy relationships are full of trust, accountability, safety, cooperation, support, and honesty. In addition to all those traits, a healthy relationship needs to have respect at its core. Check out some tips on how to develop a healthy…
It can be difficult to know how to cope with an unplanned pregnancy, especially if it’s your first time being pregnant. You might be feeling scared and overwhelmed. You might be experiencing a great deal of confusion. No matter how you feel, remember that you are not alone. Unplanned pregnancy impacts thousands of women in…
Have you recently had unprotected sex, or did you experience some sort of birth control mishap? Perhaps you are now concerned about the potentially life-changing outcome of a pregnancy. If you are in this position, it is natural to wonder if you are experiencing early signs of pregnancy. The best way to find out for…
Knowing what to do after a positive pregnancy test is difficult. The test result can cause a wide range of emotions. If this pregnancy was not expected, then you will likely feel a great deal of stress. But keep in mind that this is quite common – nearly half of all pregnancies in the United…
OOPS! You’ve had unprotected sex and now there’s only one thing you can think about. What if I’m pregnant? If a baby wasn’t in the plans, you’re probably feeling worried and anxious. And you probably want an answer as soon as possible. Am I pregnant or not? There is no reliable way to know if…
Destiny* was pregnant and afraid to tell her family. How would they react? Would they kick her out of the house? Would they be disappointed in her or angry? Being unexpectedly pregnant and being afraid or anxious about telling parents or other family members is very common. Destiny is like many women we see in…
