Tag: unplanned pregnancy
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Teenage Pregnancy: Navigating the Journey
Read more Teenage pregnancy refers to a pregnancy occurring in a woman under the age of 20, which can also include girls as young as 12. In the United States, over 200,000 babies are born to teenage mothers each year, making this a significant issue. Despite being a common occurrence, many young women may feel…
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Understanding Safe Haven Laws: Alternatives to Abandoning a Baby
Read more When faced with unplanned circumstances, parents may find themselves in desperate situations that lead to heart-wrenching decisions, such as abandoning their newborns. Fortunately, all 50 states have enacted safe haven laws, which allow parents to leave their infants in designated safe locations like hospitals, fire stations, or churches. This can be done without…
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The Test Came Back Positive! Here’s the Rocky Reality
Read more The Test: Wow! So many questions are flooding my mind! Is it reliable? What should I do next? How do I inform the father? What are the best ways for him to support me and how can I support him? How do I avoid pregnancy complications? What should I eat and drink? What’s…