What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

A normal pregnancy develops inside the uterus. Sometimes, a pregnancy grows outside the uterus, most often in a fallopian tube.  When that happens, it’s called an ectopic pregnancy. “Ectopic” simply means “out of place,” referring to where the pregnancy has implanted.  Ectopic pregnancies can become life-threatening without immediate medical care. An ultrasound can provide clear

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Why Does an Ultrasound Matter if I’m Considering Abortion?

While many women think an ultrasound is unnecessary if they are leaning towards pregnancy termination, this important scan can reveal important details that affect what procedures are available as options. Learn Your Pregnancy’s Gestational Age A medication abortion is only eligible through 10 weeks gestation. If you are farther along than  this, you would likely

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What Are the Early Pregnancy Symptoms?

If you think you might be pregnant, a missed period is usually the first clue. But if your cycles are irregular, it can be hard to know if you truly missed your period. You might also notice other possible pregnancy symptoms, such as sore or tender breasts, nausea (morning sickness), feeling extra tired, food cravings

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