REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & PREGNANCY UPDATES
Dealing with Unexpected Change
Change is a normal part of life, but why is it that navigating change, especially when it wasn’t our choice, so difficult? Unexpected Pregnancy If you’re facing unexpected changes in the midst of your life, like an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy, please reach out to CAPS. No virtual meetings are required - come see us [...]
STIs and STDs: Everything You Need to Know But Are Afraid to Ask
If you are sexually active, contracting an STI or STD is a very real possibility. And, STIs/STDs are very dangerous. It’s important to be honest with your partner, doctor, gynecologist, or Patient Specialist here at CAPS Pregnancy + Medical Clinic about your sexual activity so you can have a better understanding of your risk for [...]
5 Ways You Can Help If Your Best Friend or Girlfriend is Pregnant
When a woman discovers she’s pregnant, many emotions, questions, and thoughts can run through her mind. She may feel shock, disbelief, despair, anger, confusion, or excitement; and she might feel many of those emotions all at once. She now faces challenges like: Internal and external pressures Emotional turmoil Making the decision of how to [...]
Are You Ready? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having Sex
Many times, when a couple decides to have sex for the first time, they are “in the moment” and it doesn’t seem like an appropriate time to talk things through. When couples like these come to us at CAPS Pregnancy + Medical Clinics, they’re often dealing with some fear and confusion. They need a safe, [...]
10 Crucial Things to Discuss With Your Partner Before You Decide on Abortion
So many things can run through your head the moment you find out you’re pregnant. When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, anxiety, questions, and fear can add stress to your decision and have you looking for the easiest and quickest way out. That may be why abortion seems like a favorable option. Facing an [...]
4 Things to Do Immediately If You’ve Had Unprotected Sex and Might Be Pregnant
After you have unprotected sex, so many questions may begin to race through your mind: Did I get an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) or STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease)? Can I be pregnant? Now that I’ve had sex with him, will he leave me? Most importantly, What do I do now?CAPS Pregnancy + Medical Clinics are [...]
Am I Pregnant? 5 Early Signs of Pregnancy
Those moments when a woman believes she might be pregnant can be full of anxiety, excitement and/or stress. And if she faces an unplanned pregnancy, those emotions are amplified. If a woman thinks she may be pregnant, we always recommend that she take a pregnancy test at home or come into CAPS for a nurse-verified [...]
5 Reasons You Should Get a Nurse-Verified Pregnancy Test Before Making Any Decisions
One of the most common reasons women come to CAPS Pregnancy + Medical Clinics is to receive a nurse-verified free pregnancy test. A visit to our clinic can help alleviate any stress or uncertainty you may have over an at-home test, and give you peace of mind about your options. If you believe you’re pregnant, [...]
What You Can Expect When You Visit CAPS for a Pregnancy Test
When a woman believes she is pregnant, it’s important for her to know for sure. Even after taking an at-home pregnancy test, she might want a second opinion or another test just to be certain. You can visit a CAPS Pregnancy + Medical Clinic for a Free pregnancy test where a nurse will read your [...]