I’m 16 years old, turning 17 in one month. I just had a conversation with my parents about my college plans and taking the ACT. I’m overwhelmed with the thought of testing, but the test I’m worried about is not the ACT. I started having sex with my boyfriend 2 months ago. I’m now about [...]
I recently watched an episode of “16 and Pregnant.” Soon after discovering she was pregnant, a young mother decided that she would inform her own mom of the news. She couldn’t work up the nerve to have a “family discussion,” so she decided to just text her mom while she was in class. This turned [...]
Take your time. If you’re pregnant and it wasn’t planned, take a deep breath and try not to panic. I know easier said than done, but try not to rush into a decision. You can’t change what did happen, but you can carefully consider your next step. Share the news. Be sure to only share [...]
At the Women’s Clinic of Atlanta, the pregnant young girls, women, and families seeking our care are seeking options. Two of the options often discussed are abortion and adoption. Often time’s people in our culture connect the thought of adoption to shame or guilt. People often refer to adoption as giving up their child. We’ve [...]
There are four solid reasons you should visit the Women’s Clinic of Atlanta prior to an abortion. Pregnancy Verification: The urine pregnancy test offered for free at our clinics detects the presence of hCG (the pregnancy hormone), which is produced by the developing pregnancy. Statistically, one in five pregnancies will end in a natural miscarriage. [...]
Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming. When you call for help you want to be sure you will be treated with respect and care. Check out what other patients have had to say they liked best about our services: “They asked me which options I was considering, and gave me time, privacy, and support [...]
We understand that unplanned pregnancy and STI's can result from a number of circumstances, including unwanted sexual contact. If you have experienced rape or sexual abuse of any kind, know that you are not alone and that there is support available to you. If the abuse is very recent, start by finding a safe location [...]
Finding out that you're pregnant can be a confusing, stressful, and sometimes scary situation. An unplanned pregnancy can make your mind race with questions and concerns. Before you panic or make a rushed decision, take a moment to ask some key questions and get all of the information you need. A few questions to process [...]
Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be a disorienting experience. Suddenly, you are flooded with a lot of questions and concerns about how this will impact your current life and future plans. You may not be sure of the next step, and that's okay. Here are a few tips to get your bearings and empower yourself [...]
If you're concerned you may be pregnant, one of the first questions you're probably asking is, "how far along am I?" The answer to this question is important as you process through your options and next steps. If you are considering abortion, the development of your pregnancy will impact what kind of procedures are available [...]
