Short Answer: Yes! You CAN! Single motherhood no longer carries the negative, toxic stigma that it has before. Single mothers should be celebrated! There is support, there are options, and you don’t have to do it alone. Emotional Support: First things first, find emotional support. Pregnancy is difficult. Hormones, life changes, body changes, future plans… …
So, you’re pregnant and in school? That’s a lot. Whether you’re trying to graduate high school or earn a degree, being pregnant in the midst of school is a lot to process! Panic may be setting in. You may already be thinking that there’s no way you can handle all of this – carrying a …
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At the Cline Center, we want the best for you. We want you to feel supported, informed, and equipped. Most of all, we want you to know that you are not alone in your unplanned pregnancy care journey. What does an unplanned pregnancy care journey look like? It’s not the same for everyone, but at …
At the Cline Center, we want you to be safe in any care that you seek for your unplanned pregnancy. Here are some red flags to watch out for when you are seeking abortion care or advice online, or in a medical facility. Red Flag #1 You are made to feel as if you only …
A positive pregnancy test can feel like a life altering crisis when you’re succeeding in your career or just working a job you need to work! Though it may feel like it right now, you need to know that the dreams and plans that you’ve made for yourself do not have to come to an …
It can be a fear filled moment for any mother to find out that the baby she is carrying may have a disability. If you’re reading this, you may be in that exact situation. There may be many people who suggest, or even pressure you to get an abortion. To those who aren’t personally affected …
Should I Have an Abortion if I Have a Prenatal Diagnosis? Read More »
Even when unexpectedly pregnant and considering abortion, knowing the intimate details of what is happening inside of your body is vital to helping you make the best decisions possible for you. It is important to educate yourself on where the fetus is in their growth journey and familiarize yourself with what is happening to your …
Even when unexpectedly pregnant and considering abortion, knowing the intimate details of what is happening inside of your body is vital to helping you make the best decisions possible for you. It is important to educate yourself on where the fetus is in their growth journey and familiarize yourself with what is happening to your …
When is My Pregnancy More than just a Pregnancy? Read More »
There are a lot of stigmas attached to adoption. It is easy to assume that if you choose adoption for your unplanned pregnancy, everyone around you will judge you. The real truth about adoption may be different than you think, though! Separating the myths from the truth about adoption is an important step toward making …
Unexpected pregnancy is hard. We get it. It feels unfair that you didn’t plan this, but now you have to make a plan for both you and your pregnancy. You have three choices: parenting, adoption, or abortion. Each decision is difficult in its own way, and each woman has to choose for herself. No matter …