Do I Need to Get Tested for STDs Before an Abortion?
September 23, 2022It’s a subject no one really wants to talk about. We get it. However, protecting yourself against STDs is a way you can protect the future you envision for yourself. While we advocate for getting tested any time you have had unprotected sex or changed partners, ruling out an STI or STD before an abortion […]
more...What Roe Reversal Means for Abortion in Tennessee
July 29, 2022The Supreme Court has overturned Roe V. Wade, the decision that made abortion legal at the national level. This means that the legality of abortion moved back to the states and each state has its own laws about abortion pills and procedures. No matter what changes in the months or years ahead, we’re committed to […]
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Taking Care of Yourself After an Abortion
May 19, 2022If you’ve recently had an abortion, we are here for you. We understand the complex emotions surrounding an abortion decision and can provide practical advice on how to take care of yourself after an abortion. Considering an abortion or looking for self-managed abortion information? Make an appointment today for a free consultation and if needed, […]
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Emergency Contraceptives and Morning-After Pills
March 18, 2022If you’ve recently had unprotected sex or experienced birth control failure, you may be looking for more information on morning-after pills and emergency contraception to prevent a possible pregnancy. Learn more about the different types of emergency contraceptives, how it works, and what they do. Note: If you are already experiencing pregnancy symptoms, make an […]
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Pregnant and Feeling Alone? You’re Not. Here’s Where to Get Help
February 4, 2022Live Action News — An unplanned pregnancy often brings challenges; having no support makes those challenges a lot worse. If you’re pregnant and don’t know where to turn, you might feel like you’re on your own. Let’s fix that. First, check out pregnancy care centers and maternity homes. You can find one by visiting OptionLine.org […]
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How a Client Advocate is Giving Women Real Choices
January 4, 2022My friend Marie is a client advocate at a pregnancy resource center. She occasionally shares bits and pieces of stories about what she encounters at work. She can’t be specific, so mostly she is asking for prayers for those she serves. I get vague details like “please pray for a young abortion-vulnerable woman today to […]
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How do Pregnancy Centers Support Women?
December 4, 2021Our affiliates across the nation share story after story of how they help their clients. Few women simply receive a pregnancy confirmation and leave, never to be heard from again. Pregnancy Center staff deeply care for the women they serve, no matter what the pregnancy decisions may be. Here is counselling room where parenting classes […]
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Supreme Court rules in favor of allowing abortion pill access without seeing a doctor during coronavirus pandemic
November 30, 2021On Oct. 8, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of continuing to allow abortion pill access by mail during the coronavirus pandemic. Since 2000, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated that patients taking Mifeprex, also known as the abortion pill, must be given the pills at a clinic by a health care professional. Additionally, […]
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