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What symptoms might I experience if I
am pregnant? |
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Some common symptoms of early
pregnancy can include a missed period, nausea, breast tenderness,
frequent urination, tiredness, and mood swings. |
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How is pregnancy determined?
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Pregnancy can be determined with
a urine test, blood test, or in some cases, an ultrasound exam.
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What should I do if I think I
may be pregnant? |
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If you think you may be
pregnant, obtain either a urine or blood test. To obtain a FREE and
CONFIDENTIAL self-administered urine test, contact the Pregnancy
Resource Center. Only a doctor or hospital can administer a blood test and we
are not a medical facility. |
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What are my options if I am
pregnant? |
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You have a number of options you can choose!
Parent - You are already a parent. At the moment of conception
you become a mother. It is now your choice to decide the future of
your son or daughter. As much as this is a shock to you, the decision
you make concerning your pregnancy, no matter what it is, will affect
the rest of your life. A question to ask youself is: Can I care, with
help from others, for another person and raise them in a healthy and
loving environment?
Adoption - Choosing to make a plan for your baby to be adopted
could be right for you. If you are not ready to take on the
responsibility of raising your child you can select a stable, loving
family to raise your baby. In many cases, you can decide if you want
to receive updates on your child and possibly have visits. You can be
proud of yourself that you loved your son or daughter enough for him
or her to experience a life that you were not ready to give them at
this time. |
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Some Similarities...
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ADOPTION
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ABORTION
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| You can pursue earlier
goals and plans. |
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You can pursue earlier
goals and plans. |
| You can live
independently. |
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You can live
independently. |
| You will not have to
parent prematurely. |
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You will not have to
parent prematurely. |
| You will be free from
the financial burdens of parenting. |
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You will be free from
the financial burdens of parenting. |
| You can resume your
lifestyle. |
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You can resume your
lifestyle. |
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How do I decide? Who can I talk
to? |
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Free and confidential
help and support is available to you by contacting the Pregnancy
Resource Center. We will listen to your concerns about your situation
that are unique only to you. We will offer information to help you
make an informed decision about your pregnancy and your future.
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A male sperm and female egg join to form one
cell that contains 46 chromosomes which is the complex genetic
blueprint for every detail of human development. The fertilized egg
travels down the fallopian tube into the uterus, where the fertilized
egg implants itself. The developing embryo
signals its presence in a number of ways, normally including the
interruption of the menstrual cycle.