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What Are The Mental Health Effects Of Abortion?

While every woman will react to her abortion differently, these are some of the common mental health effects of abortion: Everyone is different, and some women may experience other difficult emotions that can be challenging to live with.  Speaking with a professional about the mental effects abortion can have on you is important if considering

What Is a Medical Abortion?

A medical abortion, also referred to as the abortion pill, is composed of two very powerful drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone causes fetal demise by causing the lining of the uterus to thin and the fetus to detach. Misoprostol causes cramping and contractions to expel the fetal tissue and complete the abortion. Before considering a

What Are the Risks of Abortion?

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy you may be considering an abortion. While there are different types of abortions, they are all medical procedures that carry a chance of side effects and risks. That’s why it’s important for you to have all the information you need, so you can make the best decision for

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Can Pregnancy Tests Detect Early Pregnancy?

While a urine pregnancy test (taken from home) can detect pregnancy as early as 10 days, a blood test can detect pregnancy even earlier as it is more sensitive to the presence of hCG than urine tests. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of pregnancy tests and when to take one. We

What Are the Benefits of Having Regular Ultrasounds During Pregnancy?

While a positive pregnancy test confirms the presence of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), it can’t tell you everything you need to know about your pregnancy. An early ultrasound gives you key details vital for your health and decision-making. We at Heart of the Hills can help you gain even more clarity about your pregnancy with

Can STIs Be Treated Safely During Pregnancy?

Untreated STIs can lead to health complications like heart disease, infertility, and PID (pelvic inflammatory disease). You can pass an STI to your baby through pregnancy and childbirth. STI testing and treatment are necessary to safeguard your health and prevent the spreading of an STI to your pregnancy. At Heart of the Hills, we offer

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