You’re period is late and you’re pretty sure you’re pregnant, but now is not the time to have a baby. So you want to get an abortion. Before you make an appointment at the abortion clinic, there are three important questions to answer. Are you actually pregnant? There are numerous [...]
As much as you wish those pregnancy symptoms would go away. They will not. You’re pregnant. You don’t want to be pregnant and you definitely weren’t planning to be pregnant in college. The thoughts invade of what will he say, what will he want me to do, what do I [...]
Finding out you are pregnant can be difficult and overwhelming. Fear, uncertainty, confusion and anger are just some of the feelings you may be experiencing. While you may be thinking that you don’t have a choice, you do have pregnancy options. Don’t worry over the possibility of being pregnant before [...]
Can I get an abortion today? There are some hard facts surrounding getting an abortion that are helpful to know if you’re considering abortion or planning an abortion. In the state of North Carolina there is no such thing as a “same day” abortion, where you can get an abortion [...]
You may think a blood pregnancy test (BPT) might be more accurate than a urine test to determine pregnancy. However, the facts show that this is not the case. How pregnancy tests work Both a blood pregnancy test and a urine pregnancy test measure the presence and amount of a [...]
How the Abortion Pill Works The abortion pill is actually a series of pills. The first pill, mifepristone, begins a process to block the effects of progesterone (which is necessary to sustain the pregnancy) causing the death of the embryo over the next few days. On day 3, two pills [...]
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) are typically asymptomatic, meaning that they develop and spread within the body causing harm unnoticed by the carrier. Testing for sexually transmitted diseases is recommended for the sexually active, especially those with multiple or at-risk partners. Frequent testing is recommended to [...]
Before deciding to have an abortion, there are a number of possible risks that you should be aware of before you visit the clinic. The factors associated with these risks are different for every woman depending on their individual health status, age and the duration of your pregnancy. At Gateway, [...]
The word pregnant is a life-changing statement in a single word. Learning about your pregnancy can be anxiety-producing to any woman, regardless of whether it was planned or unplanned. This may be more so for girls in their adolescent years, trying to balance the excitement of bringing a new life [...]
Being pregnant in college can be incredibly stressful. There’s more at stake for teenagers because their psyche has yet to fully develop. Although not every teenage mother is negatively affected, we’ve compiled a list of issues a new mother might face and how to deal with it correctly. If you’re [...]
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Raleigh, NC 27605
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Raleigh Hours
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