We all want freedom, choices, rights: It’s the American way. But the term “Pro-Choice,” is somewhat of a misnomer, when it’s referring to your right to terminate your pregnancy through abortion; it actually limits the choices you get to make regarding your child’s life. By choosing instead to give your child the freedom to live, you can open the door to virtually limitless collection of choices, none of which hold the finality that comes with the choice to abort your baby. [click to continue…]

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Clothes are expensive. Lets face it, ladies, we wear clothing until it’s threadbare just so we do not have to spend money on more. For some of us, shopping could be the best thing in the world, but if you are like me, it is a nightmare. Nothing ever fits and you just do not like the styles out right now. You could wait for the new line to come out or shop in thrift stores, and it will probably work out just fine. However, this approach will not work when pregnant. This is a time in life when your body will be changing not just from month to month but sometimes week to week to week. So here are a few pointers to keeping your thin budget from bursting as it tries to keep up with your belly. [click to continue…]

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Not Everyone Has a Choice

Pro-Choice advocates have continually won a divisive battle; thanks to them, you have a choice. Are you appreciative for that choice? Sometimes we take things for granted when we forget that not everyone has the blessings we enjoy. Well, perhaps you’ll be more appreciative for those who have lobbied for your right to choose abortion [...]

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Listening to Your Body and Its Pregnancy Cravings

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One guilty pleasure that a lot of pregnant women admit to is indulging in their cravings. Many women find that being pregnant can give them a great excuse to eat whatever they crave whenever they want.

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Help Facing Tough Choices about Your Unplanned Pregnancy

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Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming. You have many unanswered questions. How far along am I? Who is likely the father of the baby? What are my pregnancy options? What financial support is available to me if I parent my child? Your emotions can be a roller coaster of fear, confusion, and/or possibly anger. [...]

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Prevent STDs in Teenagers

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One mistake can lead to a lifetime of regret. At a young age, people need to have drilled into them the importance of condoms and safe sex, as well as the importance of not having sex at all until the proper age. Pregnancy, HIV, AIDS, and STDs are all mostly caused from unprotected sex, and it is [...]

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The Growing Phenomenon of Teenage Pregnancy

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Each year, nearly one million teenagers in the U.S. – approximately 10 percent of all 15-19 year-old females – become pregnant. About one third of these teens abort their pregnancies, 14% miscarry, and 52% bear children, 72% of them out of wedlock. More than 9 in 10 teens who give birth keep their babies; few [...]

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STIs & STDs, No Problem?

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I go to a really great high school.  Most of the kids are from middle class families.  They’ve probably messed around but they’re not the type to have an STD. Anyway my boyfriend wouldn’t have one I knew him and we had been together for 6 months. I went to Health class and I heard [...]

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Five Early Signs of Pregnancy

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So you’ve been feeling different, maybe even missed a period, and are concerned you may be pregnant. You may be asking yourself… What are the signs of pregnancy? How can I know if I am pregnant? Understanding the signs and symptoms of pregnancy is important.

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Why adoption was the best option for me

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I consider myself a strong person. I was in the military and spent a couple of years overseas. In spite of all my specialized training I was raped. The trauma of the rape was overwhelming. Then six weeks later I found out I was pregnant. I was so upset and so angry. I kept asking [...]

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