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Let's take a look at some Frequently Asked Questions:
Perhaps you are too afraid to
contact us but you have some questions. We hope that the
answers to general questions listed below will help you.
How do I get
pregnant?
A woman becomes pregnant through sexual intercourse or other
sexual activities when sperm from the man travels up through
the woman's vagina and into her uterus. Pregnancy occurs
when a sperm fertilizes an egg in the woman and the fertilized
egg implants itself in the uterus wall.
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Will you tell
anyone about my visit to your center?
All our services are confidential which means we won't tell
anyone (parents, friends, etc.) that you visited us and won't
contact you without your permission. We are here to help
you!
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Can I
become pregnant without having intercourse?
Pregnancy can happen any time that sperm is ejaculated or
pre-ejaculated out of a man and spilled near the woman's
sexual organs. There is no way to know the exact risk of
pregnancy when this happens - no matter how it happens.
Activities such as petting or foreplay can still put you at
risk of becoming pregnant.
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What are the
symptoms of pregnancy?
Many women don't experience any symptoms until after they have
missed their period or are at least a week or two along.
Nausea, swollen breasts, being tired or dizzy as well as
having to go to the bathroom often are common things a
pregnant woman experiences. Every woman's body is
different and you may have different symptoms. It is
possible that any combination of these symptoms could mean you
are premenstrual or that you have the flu or some other
illness. The only way to be sure it to have a pregnancy
test.
Many women, especially young women, have normally irregular
periods. This means that the period can be delayed.
These irregularities can happen from month to month.
Although pregnancy could be a reason for missing a period, it
could also be caused by illness, travel, worry or stress. How
accurate is a pregnancy test? - Our test is a urine based
test, and is about 98% accurate. Other tests may vary in
their accuracy.
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How does a
pregnancy test work?
Urine based pregnancy tests work by picking up a hormone that
your body produces when you are pregnant. If the test is done
too early in the pregnancy, it may not be able find the
hormone yet and result in a "false negative" test.
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Are there any
risks in taking the Morning After Pill?
Yes, some of the possible side effects of this drug are
fatigue, irregular bleeding, tenderness, abdominal pain,
headaches, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness and possible
blood clot formation. You must have a prescription in order to
obtain the morning after pill.
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Can anyone
make me have an abortion?
No, It is against the law for anyone to force you to have an
abortion. Not even a husband or parent can require you to
undergo an abortion against your will, even if you are a minor
(under 18 years old). Our center exists to help you in any
circumstance. We can also help you in discussing your possible
pregnancy with those closest to you that are influencing your
decision.
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Does
abortion have any physical risks?
Yes, abortion has many risks to your body. Women have even
died after their abortions.
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Will
abortion affect my mind and heart?
Post-Abortion syndrome (PAS) is what some women experience
following an abortion. While some women can experience
relief right after their abortion, emotions can "catch up"
with them months or even years later. Many express that
they wish they could go back and "undo" the abortion. Some
typical symptoms include: guilt, anxiety, depression, thoughts
of suicide, re-experiencing the abortion, fear of not being
able to get pregnant again, survival guilt, eating disorders,
alcohol or drug abuse.
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Abortion isn't an "easy" solution
by any means. If you are considering an abortion, please take
the time to research all your options.
For more specific information about your choices, click -
HERE
Learn more about what a preborn child looks like, click -
HERE
Finally, keep
looking up...
Remember, we're here
to help. Just give us a call.
Women's Care Center
304 Eastgate Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
865.428.HOPE (4673)
wccsev@charterinternet.com
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