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 to have irregular periods, spotting … Read More
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 morning-after pills; Plan B One-Step ® and Ella. … Read More
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 pregnancy but know they can’t parent. Some have no idea … Read More
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 of preparing for all the emotional turbulence that lies ahead … Read More
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 that you could be expecting. And although many pregnancy … Read More
Who do you text when you have news to share? Whether its big news or the everyday business of living, you can immediately think of the person or people you use as a sounding board. Now imagine if you have hard news to share. Are these the same people? What if, when you discover you’re … Read More
Take a minute and breathe. Take another minute and do it again. You never expected to be in this situation, a baby on the way was not what you had planned. Life WILL change. And although we know that everything that means might be overwhelming to you right now, it doesn’t have to be. … Read More
Even before you miss a period, there are some possible signs you may be pregnant: Nausea Breast tenderness Fatigue or exhaustion Increased sensitivity to food smells Lightheadedness or headaches Mood swings Constipation Increase or frequent urination These symptoms don’t mean that you are pregnant, though. It is important to take a pregnancy test if you … Read More
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