I’m Afraid of How My Partner Will React to My Unplanned Pregnancy
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and feeling unsure about how your partner will react, you’re not alone in navigating that uncertainty. Whether you’re in a committed relationship or not, telling someone you’re pregnant can be a big step—especially if you’re not sure what kind of response you’ll receive. At Mendo Lake Women’s Clinic, we
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Safe Surrender: The Legal Way to Give Up Your Baby
The news reports babies being abandoned by parents; and more often than not, these newborn babies are left in unsafe locations. However, in the state of California, it is illegal to abandon babies regardless of how desperate a parent is. That is where the Safely Surrendered Baby Law comes to the rescue of parents who
Pregnancy Symptoms to Watch Out For
Are you wondering if you are pregnant? Do you feel nauseous in the morning, and you are confused if this could be pregnancy? The only sure way to know is to take a pregnancy test. However, there are several early symptoms of pregnancy that can point to the possibility that you are indeed going to
Marijuana and Pregnancy: A Toxic Mix
Recently, marijuana has become legal for recreational use in California. However, if you are trying to get pregnant and stay healthy, marijuana is not the right choice for you. Researchers have found that women who regularly smoke marijuana may have irregular menstrual periods, making it tougher for them to get pregnant. Men, who smoke cannabis,
Forced Abortion: Can My Parents Force Me to Have an Abortion?
Being a mother is very rewarding, and yet many young women are forced to choose abortion for several reasons. Can someone force you to have an abortion? NO! No one can make you undergo an abortion. Abortion providers in most states in the U.S. perform abortions only for women who have consciously made that decision.
Father’s Rights: What are His Rights?
When young women get pregnant and decide to have their baby, there are a lot of decisions they must make, including whether or not they will involve the birth father. Fathers also have rights in instances that involve abortion. Expectant fathers might be opposed to the decision of a pregnant mother to have an abortion,
Knowing if You Are Rh Negative and Why
When you go for your very first prenatal appointment, a rather long list of blood screenings will be ordered by your OB –one of which will help determine your blood type. You probably already know whether you are Type A, B or O, but during pregnancy, the important thing is to find out whether you