Early signs of pregnancy

Early signs of pregnancy

Noticed any weight change? Aversion to smells? Hungry enough to eat a cow? You might be pregnant… A woman’s body is constantly changing. From the time we start puberty straight through to menopause, our bodies are constantly in flux. Some may have clockwork...
Teenage pregnancy

Teenage pregnancy

  Each year, more than a half-million U.S. girls in their teens find themselves with an unplanned teenage pregnancy. To help them through the life-changing and emotional decisions they’ll face, pregnant adolescents need straightforward information and...
There are always options

There are always options

An 18-year-old came in and tested positive. Her boyfriend was gone and she didn’t feel she could provide for herself and baby. She thought that abortion would be all she could do. The volunteer talked with her about adoption options and encouraged her to discuss her...
Living through the challenges

Living through the challenges

A college student came in for a pregnancy test. She said her boyfriend didn’t come with her because he was out of town. When the result was positive, she began to shake and cry. A staff member held her in her arms until she became calm. She lived with her mother and...