How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?

Three minutes of heart-pounding, loud silence might as well have been three hours. Anja had taken a pregnancy test and was now waiting with anticipation and dread to see if it was a single or double line. She sat on...Continued

Can Women Die if They Can’t Have An Abortion?

This past June, the Supreme Court shocked many by overturning Roe v. Wade. This decision left women questioning what services would be provided if pregnancy complications arose. However, to be clear, legal treatment, including pregnancy termination, is permitted to save...Continued

Are STDs Contagious?

STDs are contagious and have the potential to harm yourself, a pregnancy, and others. Getting tested and receiving medical treatment is the only way to protect yourself, others, and a pregnancy. What Is A STD? A sexually transmitted disease or...Continued

When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

If you think that you are showing signs of early pregnancy, you’ll want to take a pregnancy test to put your mind at ease one way or another. However, it is possible to take a pregnancy test too early, so...Continued

Can You Still Get an Abortion in MA?

If you are finding yourself with an unexpected pregnancy, you are likely wondering what abortion access looks like in your state now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned. Abortion is legal in the state of Massachusetts for up to...Continued

When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

If you think that you are showing signs of early pregnancy, you’ll want to take a pregnancy test to put your mind at ease one way or another. However, it is possible to take a pregnancy test too early, so...Continued

What Are The Top Signs of Pregnancy?

In addition to a missed period, there are other symptoms that could be indicators of pregnancy, including: Tender, swollen breasts Nausea with or without vomiting Increased urination Fatigue Moodiness Food aversions If you are sexually active and are experiencing any...Continued

What Are the Early Pregnancy Symptoms?

Some of the signs of early pregnancy can be similar to PMS (sore or tender breasts, nausea, etc.)  The only way to really tell is to take a pregnancy test.  The recommended wait time is a week after your first...Continued

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancies occur when the fertilized egg begins to grow outside of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy typically develops in the fallopian tubes, which is why they are sometimes referred to as tubal pregnancies. Not only are ectopic pregnancies nonviable...Continued