Thursday 5th of December 2024 10:10:08 PM

On the Outside Looking In: The benefits of having an ultrasound during early pregnancy

The pregnancy test is positive. You’ve taken home test after home test, and maybe even had one at the doctor’s office or at Lifeline Pregnancy Help Clinic. Your mind is a washing machine with thoughts and questions on a spin-cycle. One in particular clunks around, circling around the rest: Now what? One important component for […]

Thursday 5th of December 2024 10:10:08 PM

Is there an Abortion Clinic in Kirksville?

As you are reading this, you might be holding a positive pregnancy test in one hand, and your phone in the other. Or maybe you have a feeling that something is about to go terribly wrong because your period is late. “I can’t be pregnant”, you might be thinking. So you are searching for information […]

Thursday 5th of December 2024 10:10:08 PM

7 Unexpected Signs of Early Pregnancy

A missed period, nausea, and tender breasts can all be signs of early pregnancy, but you probably already knew that. On top of that though, there are other symptoms that could indicate that a woman is pregnant. In this article, we are going to review 7 unexpected signs of early pregnancy and explain why they […]

Thursday 5th of December 2024 10:10:08 PM

Here is what you need to know about chlamydia and gonorrhea

Chlamydia is the most reported sexually transmitted infection (STI, sometimes also called STD for Sexually Transmitted Disease) in the United States. Its relative, gonorrhea, is the second most common STI. Both are caused by bacteria and can have disastrous, long-term consequences on a woman’s health. This is especially the case if she doesn’t receive treatment […]

Thursday 5th of December 2024 10:10:08 PM

Is it legal to order the abortion pill online in Missouri?

Need help now? Call 1-877-558-0333 The “abortion pill” comprises two separate medications: mifepristone and misoprostol. Traditionally, any woman who wanted to have an abortion had to receive the first pill (mifepristone) in person, delivered to her by a medical professional. But with the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, the FDA has relaxed its policies. It now […]

Thursday 5th of December 2024 10:10:08 PM

STIs and Pregnancy

STIs can be dangerous for anyone, especially pregnant women and their babies. Because they are so prevalent, it’s important to get tested if there is a chance that you may have been infected. At Lifeline, we care deeply about your reproductive and overall health. Therefore, we want to make sure you have all the tools […]

can i be pregnant again right after an abortion?

Thursday 5th of December 2024 10:10:08 PM

Can I get pregnant again right after an abortion?

When symptoms of pregnancy seem to reappear soon after an abortion, many women are confused. “Could I be pregnant again that early?” is often the question they ask online or when they come to visit us. In this post, we are going to talk about the menstrual cycle, how quickly it can return after an […]

Thursday 5th of December 2024 10:10:08 PM

Is Marijuana Safe During Pregnancy?

Marijuana, cannabis, pot, weed… These terms all refer to the same flowering plant used for both its medicinal and recreational properties. The current Missouri law says that marijuana use is legal for patients with certain health conditions, but recreational use is not allowed. Nonetheless, the use of marijuana has been increasing widely in the United […]

Thursday 5th of December 2024 10:10:08 PM

What you should know about preeclampsia

You may have heard this term before, pronounced by your doctor or a fellow pregnant woman. But what exactly is preeclampsia and should you be concerned? More importantly, what can you start doing right now in order to stay safe? The ABC’s of preeclampsia: A like Associated: Preeclampsia is a condition associated with pregnancy. More […]

Thursday 5th of December 2024 10:10:08 PM

Child Development and Well-Being: Dads Matter

From Chris Hayden in Gilmore Girls to Homer Simpson in The Simpsons, we all have come across this image of the lazy, incompetent, and let’s be honest – pretty useless dad on TV. So much that we are left wondering: “do dads even matter?”. The research has been slowly catching up on this, and its […]

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