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What Are My Second-Trimester Pregnancy Options?

The second trimester of pregnancy is from week 13 to week 26, a critical period where you may face important decisions about your pregnancy. At this point, there are still three options you can consider: surgical abortion, parenting, and adoption. At Mendo Lake Women’s Clinic, we understand that every woman’s situation is unique. We’re here

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Don’t Want Another Abortion?

Having a history of abortion may cause some women to seek alternative measures for another unplanned pregnancy. If that’s you, take comfort in the fact that you do have other options available.  We’ve outlined the abortion alternatives below so you can make a confident and informed decision for your future.  Adoption Many reasons exist for

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I’ve Already Had An Abortion And Don’t Want Another One. What Are My Options?

Are you pregnant and wondering what to do next? If you’ve had an abortion in the past and don’t wish to repeat the procedure, you have the options of adoption or parenting.  Every option has risks and rewards, but learning about the process of each can help you make an informed, confident decision. Here’s a

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How Will Abortion Affect Me Physically?

If you’re seeking an abortion, you might be wondering what the recovery period looks like and how your body will respond to the procedure.  Whether you have a medical or surgical abortion, women can experience physical and sometimes even emotional side effects following the procedure.  Common Side Effects  Depending on how far along your pregnancy

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What Is the Difference Between a Blood and Urine Pregnancy Test?

Have you recently had unprotected sex? Is your period late? If you answered yes to either question, you could possibly be pregnant.  A late period or feeling more tired than usual can point to pregnancy. But taking a pregnancy test is the only way to know for sure if you’re pregnant or not.  How Do

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How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?

If you’ve recently had unprotected sex, you might be pregnant. Perhaps you have felt a little emotional lately or are using birth control, but your period is late. These are all signs of possible pregnancy. Learn how pregnancy tests work and if you should take one at home. Do I Need to Take A Pregnancy

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When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

If you’re experiencing pregnancy symptoms and believe you may be pregnant, the best time to take a pregnancy test is on the day of your expected period. This way, human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, will have the time it needs to build and be detected by a pregnancy test.  If you test too early, you

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Mendo Lake Women's Clinic provides evidence-based pregnancy options education and medical services at no cost to our patients, but we do not refer or perform abortions.