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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...