Women's Resource Blog

This is one of the most common questions we hear. We’ll walk through what Plan B is, what it can and cannot do, and what your next best step should be if you’ve gotten a positive result. What Is Plan B? Plan B One-Step® (also called the “morning-after pill”) is a type of emergency contraception. It’s designed to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or birth control failure (like a broken condom). Plan B is most often taken within 24 hours of sexual intercourse. Side e

While skipping the abortion clinic and ordering online may look like an easy, stress-free, safe option, you may not know the risks involved. We can share more about what you need to know ahead of time and what to do if things go wrong at home. Your best first step is to confirm a viable intrauterine pregnancy and rule out an ectopic pregnancy , which can be life-threatening. An ultrasound can also tell you how far along you are. This information can determine if you qualify f

“I’m pregnant.” Those two little words turn your world upside down. “And I think I’m going to get an abortion.” Your heart stops for a minute. Okay, that makes sense… Wait, is that what I want? Is that what’s best for her? For us? What types of abortion methods are there, and what do we need to know? It’s her choice, isn’t it? And I’m supposed to support her… What are you supposed to say or do if she wants an abortion or isn’t sure what to do next? → Make an appointment Spe

This is a frequent question among women in Winnebago County . While you can legally order abortion pills online, there are inherent risks involved. The DEA and FDA warn against buying drugs or medications from online providers due to a lack of safety measures. Abortion pills provided by online companies in the U.S., Mexico, or other countries have the risk of being laced with additional drugs, including fentanyl and other lethal drugs or medications, because there is littl