Pregnancy

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False Negatives: How to Get Accurate Pregnancy Test Results

False Negatives: At Home Pregnancy Tests Home pregnancy tests detect a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine. Your body starts producing hCG soon after an embryo attaches to the uterine lining. When the level of hCG reaches a detectable level, the test will show a positive result. Most tests claim to be accurate […]

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Do Abortions Hurt? What to Expect with Pain during and after an Abortion

Do Abortions Hurt? What to Expect It is common to wonder if abortions hurt or not, and if they do, how much? Although everyone and every pregnancy is different, there are some common denominators in what to expect. Many women report similar side effects, experiences and pain points when it comes to abortions and knowing

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Late term abortions are not medically necessary

Are Late Term Abortions Ever Medically Necessary? According to the Guttmaucher Institute, only 1% of abortions happen after 20 weeks of gestation. While that may not seem like a significant amount, that equates to about 10,000-15,000 pregnancies every year. Although they are far less common, late term abortions are important to talk about. They are

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