Words Matter
I was in my teens the first time I thought I was in love. He was the football star at my school. He was good-looking and smart, and I couldn’t believe he was interested in me. I fell for him…
New Year’s Resolution: Get the Sonogram
It’s a new year! It’s supposed to be a time for new beginnings and new resolutions. But an unplanned pregnancy is NOT what you had in mind. You might be thinking if you wait long enough, maybe it will all…
A Safe Place to Land
“I feel scared, confused and alone...” “I can’t do this by myself...” “I have no one to turn to and no one who would understand…” These are just a few of the million thoughts you may be having if…
How to make a decision… step by step
You think you are pregnant and you are positive that you (and pretty sure the father of the baby) don’t want to be. If you are pregnant, it’ll be devastating. Maybe you have plans to go to school, or your finances are tight, maybe your relationship is unstable… it could be all the above. It may also be none of…
It’s Been Ten Years Since My Last Baby
You’ve probably been a mom for a while now and you thought you were done having babies a long time ago. You might’ve even thought that up until this point, you couldn’t get pregnant anymore. But you’ve been feeling “off”…
I Can’t Have a Baby
I’ve been so busy lately that I didn’t even realize I’d missed my period. It wasn’t until Saturday morning, as I was scrolling through my phone, that it hit me: I’m late. I immediately began an internal dialogue while trying…
Pregnancy Medicaid and CHIP Perinatal
Pregnant and without health insurance? One of the biggest questions facing pregnant women is how to pay for prenatal care and hospital bills. Fortunately, the State of Texas has insurance programs specifically for pregnant women. Some women may be eligible,…
There Are No Easy Choices
Overwhelmed. Pressured. Anxious. Angry. Lost. Hurt. Panicked. Sad. Confused. Every woman who has faced an unplanned pregnancy will tell you she rode a roller coaster of emotion. One moment she was absolutely panicked, and the next angry; from laughing with…
You Are Pregnant…And Telling Others is the LAST Thing You Want to Do
You just found out you are pregnant. It is not what you wanted or expected. You are still reeling from the news and now you need to tell others. And it is causing you great anxiety. The closeness of the…
What is Gonorrhea?
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines Gonorrhea as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can infect both men and women. It can cause infections in the genitals, rectum, and throat. It is a very common infection, especially among…