Pregnancy Center Blog
How to Tell Your Partner and Family You Are Pregnant
Finding out you’re unexpectedly pregnant can be overwhelming, and the thought of telling your partner and family the news is likely only adding to your stress right now. However, you can take steps to feel more prepared and gain confidence to approach the...
How Will Pregnancy Affect Me Mentally?
Pregnancy can affect your mental health in different ways. Some women might feel excited by the news.However, if you were not expecting a positive pregnancy test result, you’re likely feeling mentally confused, stressed, and overwhelmed right now. While your life...
Top 7 Pregnancy Symptoms
Think you might be pregnant? While taking a pregnancy test is the first step to finding out, there are signs you can look out for that may indicate you’re pregnant. This article will highlight the top 7 pregnancy symptoms to look out for. However, if you’re looking...
What Can I Do If My Partner Doesn’t Support My Pregnancy?
Facing a pregnancy without the support of your partner can be incredibly challenging and emotionally taxing. However, it’s important to remember that you have options and resources available to help. This article highlights actions you can take if your partner doesn’t...
What Are the Early Pregnancy Symptoms?
Did you miss your period this month? Did you recently have unprotected sex and are worried you might be pregnant? No matter what happened, if there’s a chance you’re pregnant, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed and worried about what to do next. While taking a...
How Do I Support My Friend Experiencing an Unexpected Pregnancy?
It can be difficult to know how to support your friend during her unexpected pregnancy—but your desire to do so is essential for your friend right now. Whether you aren’t sure how best to support your friend, we’ve got you covered. This article will highlight...
My Birth Control Failed: What Do I Do?
Am I pregnant? Could I have an STI? What should I do next? If your birth control recently failed, you’re likely asking all these questions and more. And you’re also probably feeling emotionally overwhelmed. This is understandable. Sexual behavior comes with risks, but...
How Do I Tell My Parents I’m Pregnant?
Finding out you’re unexpectedly pregnant can make you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and worried about the future—especially as you think about telling your parents. This is understandable, and your feelings are valid. However, there are certain strategies you can take...
What Can I Do if I’m Afraid of Giving Birth?
Being afraid to give birth is understandable. Whether you’ve seen movies depicting birth as an extremely painful event or heard horror stories from friends or relatives, when you’re experiencing birth for the first time, it can feel overwhelming. But learning all you...
Roe v. Wade Overturned: Separating Fact from Fiction
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, causing abortion to no longer be upheld as a constitutional right. Instead, the power to decide the legality of abortion has been given to each state. This means that each state gets to choose whether it will allow...
Can You Still Get an Abortion in Georgia?
The Heartbeat Law in Georgia has seen a lot of change in the last four years. One thing that remains the same is the care women receive at no charge at the Pregnancy Care Center of Rincon. Contact us today for no-cost early pregnancy services. Keep reading to learn...
How Often Should I Get Tested for an STI?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are primarily passed from one person to another through sexual contact. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites can cause STIs. It’s essential to get routine...
Worried About STDs?
The thought of having an STD or STI can be concerning, but rest assured, we can help you with no-cost testing and treatment. Many STDs have no immediate symptoms, which is why people put off testing. Contact us today to schedule an appointment, or keep reading to...
Three Things to Know if You Are Considering Mail-Order Abortion?
A mail-order abortion involves receiving the abortion pill drugs by mail without having first seen a doctor in person. Although this option has become increasingly popular, inherent risks can compromise your health and safety. Read on to learn the top three things you...
Can I Get the Abortion Pill By Mail?
The option of obtaining the abortion pill by mail has recently gained attention, offering convenience and privacy. However, it's crucial to recognize that acquiring the abortion pill by mail has certain risks you should not overlook. While the concept might seem...
What Are My Second-Trimester Pregnancy Options in Georgia?
Options in pregnancy include abortion, adoption, and parenting. In Georgia, abortion is banned for pregnancies past 6 weeks. Exceptions to the ban include when a woman’s life or health is in danger due to the pregnancy or if the pregnancy results from rape or incest....
2 Reasons to Take Advantage of Free STD Testing
Your sexual health is critical to your overall mental and physical health. It’s difficult to admit the possibility of having a sexually transmitted disease. Still, if you are sexually active, regular testing is necessary. For one reason, many STDs do not have...
Can I Buy the Abortion Pill Online?
Can you buy the abortion pill online? Yes. Is it a good idea to order the abortion pill online from an unregulated source? No. Purchasing the abortion pill online might seem like a quick and convenient way to terminate an unexpected pregnancy, but it risks your health...
Can You Reverse the Effects of the Abortion Pill?
Many times, a woman regrets taking the abortion pill and questions if it is possible to reverse the effects. In some situations, the abortion pill can be reversible with a protocol called the abortion pill reversal. How Does the Abortion Pill Work? The abortion pill...
What’s the Difference Between Plan B and the Abortion Pill?
Sometimes the terms abortion pill and Plan B are used interchangeably, which can be confusing because they have very different uses and work in different ways. This page will clear up the differences between Plan B and the abortion Pill. What is Plan B Plan B is...
What are the Risks of Abortion
Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be a daunting and overwhelming experience, especially when considering all the options available. Abortion is often seen as a quick and simple solution, but it is important to be aware of the risks involved, for both medical and...
What Is the Abortion Pill?
If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, you might be weighing your options. This page will give you answers to the questions you might have about the abortion pill. How Does the Abortion Pill Work? The abortion pill, sometimes called a medical abortion or chemical...
Is Abortion or Adoption Right for Me?
Pregnant and wondering what to do next? If your pregnancy was unexpected, seeing that positive test can be devastating. It’s common to think an abortion is your only option, but there are alternatives. Adoption is one of the alternatives to abortion that essentially...
What Are The Signs Of An Incomplete Abortion?
Have you ever heard of an incomplete abortion? Does this mean a woman could still be pregnant after an abortion procedure? Education about the signs, symptoms, and complications of incomplete abortion for women considering pregnancy termination is vital. We’ve got...
3 Things Needed Before Abortion
You just got a positive pregnancy test. You did not plan on this and want to get an abortion. Now what? Three things will need to be completed prior to your abortion appointment: Lab-quality pregnancy testing An ultrasound Consultation regarding your pregnancy...
How an Adoption Plan Can Prevent Depression Caused by Abortion?
An adoption plan can prevent some depression caused by abortion by enabling women to carry to term and mitigate their sense of loss, or what could have been. Mental Health After Abortion The effects of abortion on mental health are impossible to generalize because...
Will My Insurance Pay For My Girlfriend’s Abortion?
Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy can be a stressful experience for both the woman and her partner. If your girlfriend has recently discovered she’s pregnant, you likely have some questions regarding your options and the costs you might encounter along the way....
How Can I Recover Emotionally After An Abortion?
No matter your circumstances, abortion is never an easy decision. Although many women feel relief immediately after their abortion, some also say they experience guilt, depression, and anxiety days, months, or even years later. If you’re struggling with your abortion...
Will Georgia Medicaid Pay for Abortion?
When it comes to abortion, every state in America has its own specific laws and restrictions. While some states do offer Medicaid coverage for abortion, others have specific requirements. What Are the Abortion Laws in Georgia? In Georgia, abortion must be performed by...
Does the Abortion Pill Have Side Effects?
The abortion pill, a chemical/medication abortion, has been seen to hold many misconceptions that are important to be aware of when considering an abortion. Abortion, in all forms, is a significant decision both emotionally and physically. We hope that you are...
Will My Insurance Pay For My Girlfriend’s Abortion Pill?
It’s hard to believe, isn’t it? Your girlfriend says she’s pregnant and wants you to pay for an abortion. You’re thinking, “This is not what I need to be dealing with right now.” But you do want to be there for her. Is she actually pregnant? Before you do anything,...
What Are the Risks of the Abortion Pill?
Having an abortion is a serious decision. Are the risks of the abortion pill worth it? What are the real risks for me? These are valid questions that could be racing through your mind as you consider the option of abortion. You deserve to know the potential risks and...
What are the Different Types of Abortion?
When coming to terms with your unplanned pregnancy, the pregnancy options can seem overwhelming. It’s essential to know what you’re walking into with each abortion option. You may have questions like, “What is a surgical abortion vs. the abortion pill?” or “Am I too...
Common Symptoms of Pregnancy
Common Symptoms of Pregnancy Are you wondering if you could be pregnant? This article is going to walk through the top five signs and symptoms of pregnancy. If you are experiencing any or all of these, please contact us for a pregnancy test appointment. We are here...
A Word From Our Nurse Manager
A Word from Our Nurse Manager “We care about you! We want to serve you and help you as you are making decisions and moving forward in your life,” says our nurse manager, a registered nurse of thirty years and the nurse manager for our center. She wants our clients to...
What to Expect: EWYL Appointment
What to Expect: EWYL Appointment Earn While You Learn Program Earn While You Learn or EWYL is a program that our center offers. Clients that are a part of this program can receive education and baby items. Our education topics include parenting, communication, birth,...
A Word from Our Medical Director
Our medical director has a message to all potential clients: “If you’re facing a crisis, you don’t have to face it alone. Let the Pregnancy Care Center of Rincon walk alongside you and support you during this challenge.” His Background He was approached to take this...
What to Expect: Pregnancy Test Appointment
Do you know what to expect at an appointment with us? When fielding phone calls for the office, we often get asked, “What do you do?” Our services include pregnancy tests, material assistance, learning programs, referrals, etc. Our goal is to serve our clients...
Announcing My Pregnancy: Parent Edition
Announcing a pregnancy can be filled with joy or anxiety. Everyone’s situation is different, and personalities come into play in how people respond to the news. Whether your pregnancy is planned or a surprise, the way you present the news is important. “I’m...
Angel’s Story
Angel’s story takes place thirty-six years ago. At this time, abortion was not talked about as it is now and not the abortion pill was not yet advertised to women the way it is today. However, chemical abortions were on the rise. In Angel’s case, they were even used...
Considering Plan C?
Here are some things to consider when researching Plan C as an option for your pregnancy decision.
How Can I Help My Friend’s Unplanned Pregnancy?
Your friend has trusted you with some big news, and your first question is “How can I help?” Consider this as you discuss your friend’s unplanned pregnancy.
The Benefits of Ultrasound
If you have recently had a positive pregnancy test at home, you may be wondering what your next step will be. Do I have pregnancy coverage on my insurance? What OB will I use? How do I know if this pregnancy is healthy? Am I ready to have a baby right now? No matter...
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
What is important to know about COVID-19 and my pregnancy? Here are three things to keep in mind.
How Healthy Is My Relationship
Sometimes it’s hard to take an objective look at your relationship with your partner. We tend to compare our relationships - and our partners - with other people we know. Are we doing better or worse than those around us, we might ask. What if that’s not the best way...