You just took a pregnancy test and discovered that you might be pregnant; now what? It’s easy for fear to quickly take over, especially if this was an unplanned pregnancy. You might not have the support of your family or your partner- or fear their reaction. And you also have to deal with the fact that you might be becoming a parent. It’s a …
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What Are The Alternatives To Abortion?
Are you experiencing an unexpected pregnancy and not sure what your options are? You might feel overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid as you try to determine the best choice for your pregnancy. If you know abortion is not an option for you, here are some alternatives to abortion. Adoption An adoption is a popular option because it helps others who might not be …
How to Talk to Your Family About an Unplanned Pregnancy
An unplanned pregnancy can easily send you into a frenzy. How do you tell your partner and your family? What will they think? Will you have their support, or will they be against your decision? While these questions can weigh heavily on your mind, there are some ways to approach this conversation so that you feel supported and prepared. Verify Your Pregnancy One step …
Unplanned Pregnancy Care in Springfield
An unplanned pregnancy can be scary but understanding what options you have can help alleviate your worries and provide you with the support and pregnancy care you need. Clearway Clinic in Springfield has several resources available to help you navigate an unplanned pregnancy, and we offer no-pressure consultations to support you, your pregnancy, and your choices. However, before considering your options, it is essential …
4 Ways to Encourage Someone Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy
If a friend or family is unexpectedly pregnant, they need your support. It can be difficult to know exactly how to be there for them, especially when they are scared, anxious, or angry. In many ways, the “how” is not as important as simply being there for someone who needs it. However, there are some steps you can take to support a friend or …
How to Respond to Unwanted Abortion Pressures
When you feel the pressure to make a decision you’re unsure about, it can be difficult to know how to respond. This is especially true with abortion. However, no matter how close someone is to you, it is your decision in the end. Abortion affects you physically and emotionally, and it’s a decision you can’t take back. For this reason, it’s important to be …
3 Facts about Abortion You Might Not Have Heard
Abortion is without a doubt one of the most controversial topics. There are passionate opinions on both sides of the argument, but abortion rights advocates use platforms and organizations like Planned Parenthood to promote their materials to a large audience. These groups hold significant political influence and fund most of the efforts to “normalize” abortion. However, many of the facts about abortion are either …
3 Things You Should Know About Adoption
If you or a loved one face an unplanned pregnancy, adoption is not the first option most people point to. Due to perceived notions about abortion and its spiritual and physical impacts, the assumption is that it is the best choice. However, adoption is not the same process as it used to be. There are several reasons that adoption is a better choice than …
4 Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Parent
Deciding to parent your baby is a beautiful and overwhelming choice. If your pregnancy is unexpected, these emotions are often magnified. Despite what you may have heard from the media, popular culture, and elsewhere, it is possible to parent your baby with the support and resources you need. It’s a big and exciting decision and we are so excited for you. If you are …
The Perfect Option for Students: Four Reason Why
Are you a student facing an unplanned pregnancy, or think you might be pregnant? Maybe you have a friend that needs your support? When you’re a student, making decisions about pregnancy can seem overwhelming. The good news is that there is help! Clearway Clinic is a non-judgmental clinic here to answer your questions and provide information about pregnancy, abortion alternatives, adoption, and more. If …
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Whether you’re pregnant unexpectedly or know someone who is, taking the first step to look into your options is scary. Many women are not familiar with pregnancy resource centers, and if they are, they may have heard some concerning misinformation about them. So, what can you expect at your first appointment at Clearway Clinic? We exist to help educate clients with all of the …
The Pros and Cons of Adoption
If you or someone you know faces an unplanned pregnancy and parenting is not something you feel ready for, abortion is not the only option available to you. Adoption is a great choice if you don’t want to or cannot parent but you decide that abortion is also not something you can consider. It’s important to consider that adoption is not the same as …
What Is Embryo Adoption?
Although we mainly discuss topics related to unplanned pregnancies and the options for those seeking alternatives to abortion, technology has allowed for some exciting developments for families struggling to conceive. One of those is embryo adoption. You’re probably familiar with more traditional adoption options, but increased technological advances now make it possible for an infertile couple to adopt a child from an embryo. Read …
What to Do after a Positive Pregnancy Test
Have you recently had a positive pregnancy test? It’s scary and overwhelming, especially when a pregnancy is unexpected or unplanned. Especially in the immediate moments after seeing a positive test, you probably feel scared and unsure. So, what can you do after you see that positive result — even if you’re not sure you’re ready to parent? DON’T PANIC Even if you feel like …
About Abortion Survivors and the Born Alive Protection Bills
One of the more controversial bills surrounding anti-abortion laws has to do with the Born Alive Protection legislature. This legislation seeks to protect the lives of babies born following a failed abortion. The discussion is similar to the arguments both for and against late-term abortions, although the instances for babies born alive are rarer than the latter. HOW MANY? Out of the total number …
Why At Home Abortions Are So Dangerous
Abortions are risky procedures regardless of where they take place. You may have an abortion in a hospital, but it is still an invasive procedure. There are risks and side effects with every form of abortion, including medically induced abortions. However, at-home abortion pills, despite being illegal in the United States, are still sold online. While ordering abortion pills online may sound appealing to …
Under 18 and Pregnant?
Are you pregnant? An unplanned pregnancy is difficult for anyone to come to terms with. However, there’s added pressure when you’re under the age of 18. You probably have several important questions. What are your rights? Will your information be kept confidential? What if you don’t have a safe place to live? Isn’t abortion your only practical option? These questions are common, and you …
3 State Funded Programs to Help You Parent in Massachusetts
When facing an unplanned pregnancy, it’s understandable to feel scared, overwhelmed and unsure of the future. Although abortion may seem like the answer, there are other ways to find support that you may not even be aware of now. And the good news is that they’re not as complicated as you might think. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Raising a child is a wonderful but difficult task. …
Had an Abortion? Your Feelings Are Valid. Support Services Can Help.
Have you had an abortion? Whether it was yesterday or decades ago, the physical and emotional side effects from an abortion are real. It’s perfectly understandable to struggle with feelings of grief, isolation and regret after an abortion, and you are not alone. If you are experiencing these intense feelings, talking through your circumstances could be beneficial for you. In fact, even if …
Men and Unplanned Pregnancy: How You Can Help
While most of our content addresses concerns from women, our team at Clearway Clinic supports men as well. Whether you’re a partner, family member or friend, you play an important role, especially during a shocking event like an unplanned pregnancy. In this post, we address several ways you can support the woman in your life who may feel like she’s run out of options …
Clearway Clinic and Planned Parenthood
If you’ve recently discovered Clearway Clinic, you’re probably wondering what makes us different from Planned Parenthood and similar clinics. Why should you choose us? What sets us apart and how does that benefit you? There are several ways in which our team at Clearway Clinic works diligently to provide a unique, caring, and safe experience for all of your clients – including you! This …
Should I Use The Morning After Pill Or Birth Control?
Although they are different, birth control and the morning after pill do have some similarities. You might wonder if they are essentially the same thing; after all, the goal of both pills is to prevent pregnancy. There are side effects to each one and ultimately, they have specific effects that are not expressly mentioned in marketing materials. But what are some of the differences …
How Does the Morning After Pill Work?
The “Morning After Pill”. Plan B. No matter how it’s called, the purpose of these medications is for emergency contraception. How does it work? Is it similar to the abortion pill? What are the side effects? We will answer all of these questions and more in this blog post. HOW DOES THE MORNING AFTER PILL WORK? The Morning After Pill is not the abortion …
Alternatives to Abortion
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, it’s normal to feel scared, alone, and unsure of what options are available to you. That’s a big reason why Clearway Clinic exists. We want to help you discover alternatives to abortion if you feel parenting is not the best choice for you and your baby. WHAT IS ADOPTION? Put simply, adoption involves legally giving your child …
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