The weather is getting warmer, days are getting longer and 5K’s are springing up all over Loudoun County. If you’re not currently active, signing up for your first 5K can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Just like anything else new, training for a 5K can be...
An ultrasound, also called sonography is a painless, medical scan that uses sound waves to produce an image. There are many reasons you would have an ultrasound performed if you’re pregnant. The most common is to verify the gestational age of the fetus. This is especially helpful if you tend...
The 4-1-1 on the morning-after pill The morning-after pill, commonly known as emergency contraception is a pill(s) intended to betaken after unprotected sex, or contraceptive failure, to prevent pregnancy. The sooner you take the pill following sexual activity, the higher the effectiveness. There are 2 types of...
People walk into Mosaic for many reasons. Some have appointments and they’re searching for answers or options for an unplanned pregnancy. Some come in for an Ultrasound and leave for their abortion appointment after. Some come in scared and uncertain of the outcome of their...
If you’ve recently taken the Abortion Pill (mifepristone/RU-486) and you have regrets about your decision, it may not be too late to reverse it. Recent studies show some success with reversing the effects of the Abortion Pill by using the treatment of progesterone; however, only...
An unplanned pregnancy will change your life. And it happens too fast – often before you even know you’re expecting, your hormones have gone on a wild roller coaster ride and suddenly your emotions don’t belong to you. Spoiler alert – it’s your body’s way...
Do you know what an STI is? STI could easily mean “Silent Transmitted Infection”, but in reality an STI is a “Sexually Transmitted Infection”. And very common at that — more than half of our population will get an STI or STD at some time in...
The exposure of abusive relationships from public figures and entertainment personalities has caused birth to hashtags movements like #NOMORE, #TIMESUP, and #METOO. The need for these movements confirms that many of us haven’t grown up in a house with good examples of what a healthy...
You missed your period. The test you bought from the drugstore says “positive,” and now you’re frantically seeking options regarding an unplanned pregnancy. At Mosaic, we strive to inform you about your options and feel it’s important for you to know all the information before...
Thinking you may be pregnant but you’re not sure of what symptoms to look for? While you know your body best and every woman’s experience is different, there are symptoms that are common in most pregnancies. Missed period: Missing your period may be the first indicator...