Why Ultrasound Matters: Making Informed Pregnancy Decisions

Why Ultrasound Matters: Making Informed Pregnancy Decisions

​No matter how old you are or where you’re at in life, learning you’re unexpectedly pregnant is always met with a jumble of emotions. Many women cycle through feeling scared, shocked, excited, and hopeful. All of these are normal reactions to experience alone or as a couple. If you’re like the millions of women who learn this information through a home pregnancy test, you should know that it doesn’t provide all the necessary information you need to make a fully informed decision.

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Before You Decide: Information About Abortion

Before You Decide: Information About Abortion

​If you’ve recently found out you’re pregnant or think you might be, you’re probably looking online for information about all your options, including abortion, and trying to decide what the best choice is for you. Before you make a decision, it’s important to take time to think through some questions to guide you and ensure you’re fully informed and prepared.

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Guys: Supporting Your Partner Through Unexpected Pregnancy

Guys: Supporting Your Partner Through Unexpected Pregnancy

The way that you respond to your girlfriend or partner telling you she’s pregnant can communicate a lot to her. It may also seem like saying, “I’ll support whatever you decide” is a supportive response, but it actually communicates that the decision is all on her shoulders instead of you walking with her through it.

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The Power of Personal Support

The Power of Personal Support

Making significant decisions in life can feel like navigating through a maze blindfolded. Whether it’s choosing a career path or relocating to a new city, having a support system can make all the difference. Trusted relationships can provide a sense of security and clarity. When facing a big decision, whether it’s about pregnancy or any other aspect of life, having someone you can confide in and trust to offer unbiased advice is invaluable.

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Risks and Limitations of Emergency Contraception

Risks and Limitations of Emergency Contraception

In today’s landscape, there is a wide array of contraception choices available, so it’s crucial to be well-informed about the choices we make for our bodies, especially when it comes to emergency contraception like Levonorgestrel (commonly sold as “Plan B One-Step”).

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Pregnancy Testing and Birth Control

Pregnancy Testing and Birth Control

When the unexpected happens and you’re asking yourself, “Could I be pregnant while on birth control?” the journey to finding accurate answers becomes uniquely challenging. In this article, we’ll explore the complexities of pregnancy testing for women who use hormonal birth control and why reaching out to professionals at Grace Place Family Health Center can make all the difference.

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What Are Early Symptoms of Pregnancy?

What Are Early Symptoms of Pregnancy?

Recognizing symptoms of possible pregnancy can often lead women to start researching on the internet for clues indicating whether they’re pregnant or not. It’s understandable that it can be stressful not knowing if you’re pregnant, but you don’t have to sort through the symptoms and uncertainty alone. At Grace Place Family Health Center we’re here for you anytime, and we offer medical grade pregnancy testing at our Farmington, New Mexico health center.

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Pregnancy Help In The Four Corners

Pregnancy Help In The Four Corners

A missed period or the possibility of an unexpected pregnancy can be one of the most stressful situations to be in as a woman. It can send your mind racing through all the scenarios where you could’ve forgotten to take birth control or not being sure if you were ovulating. Thousands of women have been in your shoes and it’s okay if you’re not sure what to do– we won’t judge you for it. If this sounds like your situation and you’re looking for help in the Four Corners Region, then Grace Place Family Health Center in Farmington, NM is a great place to start.

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How Healthy Is My Relationship

How Healthy Is My Relationship

Our relationships can have a major impact when we are making a pregnancy decision. Some people may tell you what they think you should do. But it is important to take responsibility for your own life. Strong and healthy relationships are ones where couples choose to love and support each other. They give each other room to grow, help each other achieve their goals, and encourage each other through difficult situations.

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