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Abortions have been around since women first walked the earth, but thanks to the miracle of modern technologies, they’ve never been safer or more readily accessible, especially in America. Here is a brief look at the history of abortion worldwide and in American culture in particular. Unwanted pregnancies are a fact of life and they have been for thousands of years: the reasons for having an abortion are as numerous as the grains of sand on a beach perhaps, but the aim is always the same: the termination of a pregnancy. Ancient apothecaries concocted natural

If you have decided to terminate a pregnancy, you have some tough decisions to make. In fact, they can be some of the most heartbreaking and difficult choices any woman will face during her lifetime. One of the most important decisions is where to go to get the help you need to make the procedure as safe as possible while maintaining your dignity as well as your privacy. Here are some things to look for to ensure you are selecting the best possible abortion clinic to meet those needs. –Make sure the clinic is accredited: The best accreditation to look for is

If you have decided to abort a pregnancy and are unfamiliar with the process, you may have some questions as you consider your visit to an abortion clinic in New York. Here is a list of frequently asked questions you may find helpful. Question: After I have had unprotected sex, how soon will I know that I am pregnant? Answer: An over the counter pregnancy test will usually give you a fairly accurate test result seven days after your last period was due. If you get a negative test result but still continue to have symptoms of early pregnancy, take a test again in a

For many when they hear the word abortion they have several different feelings, but for most people they have a definite opinion. For many people who have that opinion have not faced the dilemma of being pregnant and having to make a decision of what to do with a baby. It’s even been in the news quite often of how controversial abortion is, but there are things to consider on both sides of the coin when it comes down to being pregnant. I have a really good friend that his wife was pregnant with their seventh child. They found out that she was at high risk an

When a woman or teenager is contemplating having an abortion, she may wonder what the procedure will be like and what she may expect to have happen. If you are pregnant and want to know more about the options available to you, here’s a thumbnail sketch about the subject. It is important to note that no surgical abortions can be performed less than 6 to 7 weeks after the first day of your last period. Those who find out they are pregnant sooner may wish to opt for a non-surgical abortion using pills. The pills will keep the fetus from gaining a strong hold on

In your lifetime as a woman you will most likely get pregnant. What a wonderful gift it is to be pregnant and be able to give birth to something that you made. Getting pregnant is wonderful and finding out if your pregnant is exciting! Finding out if you are pregnant can sometimes be tricky. You might think you are just feeling sick and have the flu and then the next minute you take a test and find out you are pregnant six months later. I have included some helpful information to find out if you are pregnant. One of the most obvious signs is if you have missed you

These 2 words can raise all sorts of emotions in a woman! At first there may be sheer amazement followed by questioning fear or even bewilderment. Sometimes all of these types of feelings raise up at the same time. Then, once the initial shock is over, many women begin asking “What next?” Partners, friends, family, counselors, even co-workers may help provide support in answering this question. Ultimately there are those who decide that this is not the right time to begin a family, and choose to investigate ending their pregnancy by termination. In 200

Thousands of women around the world visit their gynecologists annually, complaining of vaginal discharge. Let’s take a look at what’s considered normal discharge in a health vaginal environment. Like the rest of the body, the vagina, contains a variety of bacteria and other micro-organisms that assist in maintaining it’s environment or natural flora. Lactobacillus, commonly referred to as the ‘good’ bacteria, plays an important role in this maintenance. A vaginal PH 4.5 or less, creates the ideal environment for Lactobacillus to flour