Just because your pregnancy was unplanned doesn’t mean you can’t create the perfect birth plan. A birth plan establishes each step ahead of time and lets your healthcare provider know precisely what you want the experience to look like. If you want to create a birth plan but don’t know where to begin, the Ramona
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When facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may feel unsure of what the future holds. If you’re considering a medication abortion, also known as the abortion pill, it’s natural to wonder what the process will look like and how it may affect you. Having clear information beforehand can help you feel more prepared as you weigh
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You are already being a supportive partner just by asking the question. Most women choose to keep their abortions a carefully guarded secret. Whether they fear being judged, lectured, or rejected, it’s a topic that women rarely discuss. Since you are aware that your partner chose to have an abortion, she feels she can trust
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Having an abortion is a major medical decision, so you want to learn as much as possible about the methods, side effects to expect, and potential risks. Abortion providers use the terms chemical abortion or the abortion pill method as other names for a medical abortion. This method is medical because it uses abortion drugs
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It seems as though the second those two lines appear, so does a freight train of exhaustion, hormones, and hunger…or nausea…sometimes both! Watching your body change as it creates life, stretching and growing until you think you might just burst. Understandably, it’s exhausting to grow a whole human. A cozy nap with snacks nearby sounds
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Weaving in joy and grace for yourself in the day to day. We often hear of this concept of a “work-life balance”, a noble goal to spend an equal amount of time involved in one’s own interests and relationships as is spent on those within their career. A laughable notion for a mother who’s job
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Whether studying for a college degree or in high school, attending class while pregnant is challenging. In addition to classes, tests, and papers to write, you’re navigating your body’s physical and emotional changes. The good news is you have rights as a pregnant or parenting student. Let’s review them. Title IX Provides Protection for Pregnant
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Seeing the lines or the word “Pregnant” on a pregnancy test can be quite a shock, especially if it is unplanned. We get it. An unplanned pregnancy can make you anxious, fearful, confused, and happy all at the same time. There are several things you can do to calm your nerves. First, take a deep
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Regular prenatal care is vital to having a healthy pregnancy. Once you confirm your pregnancy, there is no reason to wait to begin proper prenatal care. Ramona Women’s Clinic can assist you with free pregnancy confirmation, prenatal vitamins, and free or low-cost prenatal care recommendations. Schedule your appointment today. What is a Prenatal Doctor Visit?
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We’ve redefined self-care for moms, as an intentional and disciplined pursuit of prioritizing one’s own essential needs amidst meeting those of our children. Simply by definition we can identify the contrast with the cultural norm of self-indulgence marketed as essential self-care. But what does this truly look like on a daily basis, and how do
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