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5+ Healthy Drinks for Pregnancy   One of the first things you learn when you get pregnant is what not to do. And everyone seems to want to give their own well-meaning but contradicting opinions. Maybe you’ve been missing your … Continued

Can Pregnant Women Eat Cheetos? Everyone knows about the unusual things that many women crave while pregnant. (If you read our last article, you know ranch dressing is one craving.) Whether it be pickles and peanut butter or eating two … Continued

Is Free STI Testing Right for You? QUIZ YourselfWhy Free STI Testing?Are you sexually active? Did you recently have unprotected sexual intercourse? You may be looking for free STI testing. It’s a good idea to get tested if you’ve experienced … Continued

You’re pregnant. The world has changed; your life has shifted. You’re two people now instead of one, carrying a growing child within you. You’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the new rules. Not to mention, your neighbor down the street … Continued

Ectopic Pregnancy: The Importance of an Ultrasound The importance of an ultrasound cannot be overstated. Beginning at six weeks of pregnancy, an ultrasound can detect the growing fetus. This allows healthcare professionals to determine whether or not a pregnancy will be … Continued

Many pregnant women thinking about getting an early ultrasound have questions. We want to answer your questions so you know what to expect.A few things to know about early ultrasound scans:Ultrasounds at Lahabra Life Center are freeUltrasounds are safeWe can … Continued

How can I afford a baby? Are there emergency financial resources for pregnancy? After staring at a positive pregnancy test, you probably want to sob like a damsel in distress in fairy tales. You may be considering an abortion to … Continued

4 More Financial Resources for Pregnant Women 4 More Financial Resources for Pregnant Women 4 More Financial Resources forPregnant WomenFor women facing unplanned pregnancies, the costs of having and raising a child can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve gathered four … Continued

Development of the Baby From Fertilization to Birth:   Day 1:  Fertilization: all human chromosomes are present; A unique human life begins … a girl or a boy! Day 6: Embryo begins implantation in the uterus. Day 22: Heart begins to beat with the child’s … Continued

Following an abortion, women may experience initial relief. They feel their crisis is over and life seems to return to normal. However, this is not always the case. Months and even years later, women may experience significant problems. They might feel loneliness, shame, … Continued