REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & PREGNANCY UPDATES
Pregnancy Help – In College and I’m Pregnant!
What do I do now? You look down at the plastic pregnancy test stick in your hand, and the plus sign in the window. Emotions…Confusion...Questions. Images of different people in your life may flood your head. Some of your questions may include these, and others: What are my options? What do other pregnant women [...]
In College and Wondering “Am I Pregnant”?
Your Situation You’re a student in college in the thick of school work. Your period is supposed to start but it hasn’t and you’re exhausted. It’s clear that you’re stressed and you know that stress can mess with your cycle but you’re usually on time. Everything seems like a blur. Between college tests, assignments, [...]
New CAPS Pregnancy + Medical Clinics Location – Mesa Area Clinic in Kearny Mesa
We’re incredibly excited to announce the grand opening of our most recent medical pregnancy clinic location! On January 20, 2021 we opened our doors to serve the community of Kearny Mesa and surrounding areas providing services such as pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and pregnancy options education and support as well as STI / STD testing [...]
My Girlfriend or Boyfriend Took An STI / STD Test and Is ✚… What Should I Do?
Could I have caught the STI / STD? Yes, it is possible you caught the STI / STD, under the right circumstances. STIs / STDs (Sexually Transmitted Infections or Sexually Transmitted Diseases) can be transmitted when having sex—vaginal, anal, or oral. STIs / STDs are among the most frequent and contagious of diseases most commonly [...]
Birth Control
What is Birth Control?Simply put, birth control is a method to prevent pregnancy. Before making a choice as to what method to use, it’s helpful to know your birth control options, what to expect, and potential side effects.It’s important to note that experiences with birth control differ, and at CAPS Pregnancy + Medical Clinics in [...]
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 [...]