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Someone asked us: I heard about crisis pregnancy centers and how it gives incorrect and biased information about abortion, and in my area, an Open Arms Pregnancy Center opened near my school and how would I be able to tell if it’s similar/bad? Oh man, crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) really grate my cheese. It can sometimes be tough to tell whether a clinic is a CPC because they’re specifically designed to be deceptive. They use the ol’ bait-n-switch to trick vulnerable people dealing…
To inform and educate pregnant women and prospective adoptive parents about the adoption process in order to build a foundation for making decisions that promote a safe, loving, and permanent family for each child. Services Newborn Baby Supplies Provided Interstate Compact Services Adoptive Parent Information (Please Note: We are not accepting new couples into our waiting pool at this time.) Our program is a private adoption…
How can family planning providers obtain blood pressure (BP) when the provider is offsite? BP measurement is necessary because hypertension is one of five risk factors for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) in women using estrogen-containing hormonal methods (the other four are older age, heavy smoking, diabetes, and abnormal lipid levels [low HDL, high LDL, or high triglycerides]). If a client has more than one risk…
What is it? Vibration training takes the same forces that traditional exercise uses and turbo charges it. Simply put; if you do one regular squat, you did one squat. If you do one squat on a vibrat…
Photo by MNCH Services Project Pakistan Initiation of family planning immediately after birth is both efficient for health systems and easier for women since few women in low-resource settings are able to return to a facility for further care. Every year, more than 180 million babies are born around the world. The birth of a child is a joyous occasion to be cherished and celebrated, but it is also a chance for new mothers to prioritize their health and plan for the future…
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Picture this scenario, which is all too common – You’re scared that you might be pregnant. You see an ad for a free pregnancy test and counseling. You call the number and make an appointment. You’re told that birth control is the same as abortion and that if you have an abortion, you will probably get breast cancer. You’re vulnerable, scared, and confused. You have walked into a fake clinic, a so-called “crisis pregnancy center” (CPC), and you have been lied to and…
Information For... If you are trying to have a baby or are just thinking about it, it is not too early to start getting ready for pregnancy. Preconception health and health care focus on things you can do before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having a healthy baby. For some women, getting their body ready for pregnancy takes a few months. For other women, it might take longer. Whether this is your first, second, or sixth baby, the following are…
Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida Our Services Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida provides essential reproductive health care services to neighboring communities. Our caring and knowledgeable staff provide a wide range of services; including testings, treatment, counseling, and referrals. Birth Control Pills We’re making it easier to get your birth control pills. We have several options to fit your schedule and…