An abortion clinic may or may not offer an ultrasound before an abortion, though sometimes they do. The real question is how could an ultrasound benefit you? Let’s take a look at the pro’s and con’s. Pro’s: Viability Check: An ultrasound helps determine if your positive pregnancy test is really a living, growing pregnancy or just
My partner is fine with me having other friends. or My partner wants me all to himself. What might start out feeling like you are the center of someone’s universe can actually be your own world shrinking. A partner might want you all to his self—it might seem romantic, flattering, and sweet at the beginning.
In Maryland, the cost of an abortion ranges from $390 to $1300. The cost varies based on the stage of development of the baby and the type of pain medication or anesthesia used during the abortion. Costs also increase if other medications are needed, such as if your blood type is Rh negative. If you
Maryland is a “Notification Only” state for minors seeking abortions. That means that one of your parents is required to be notified about the decision to have an abortion. However, parental notification is not required for appointments at our three pregnancy clinics in Annapolis, Bowie, and Severna Park. We offer free and completely confidential services
If you have missed a period, you may begin to suspect that you are pregnant. It can be an uneasy feeling—waiting and wondering. While some people go to the drugstore for a pregnancy test, many are left with more uneasy feelings after taking the test at home: Did I do it right? Could it be
We can discuss things, and we can disagree and be OK. Or I’m scared of how my partner will react when we disagree. While people are often drawn together because they have a lot in common, no two people agree on everything all the time. It’s part of what makes us individuals. But the individuals
Which describes your relationship: My partner trusts me to make good choices and be true to our relationship. My partner doesn’t like me to have male friends or sometimes even say nice things about other guys. He wants to know where I am and who I am with all the time. Jealousy is rooted in
Which describes your relationship: When I share my opinion, my partner listens and tries to understand. When I share my opinion, my partner criticizes me. Does what you say turn into an argument unless you give in or just agree? If you think you need to be careful what you say or if you have
How would you describe yours? Start with these questions: What is your gut telling you about your partner? What do your friends and family say? How does how he treats you differ from when you are alone to when others see you with him? In the next few blogs, we’ll talk about what makes it
Sometimes it is easy to recognize. Sometimes not. It might be hidden from others. You might feel ashamed to tell someone. Or scared. If your relationship makes you feel nervous, uncomfortable or scared, you could be experiencing Intimate Partner Violence. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says this can include four types of behavior and