Pregnancy Symptoms
Recently missed a period or have a positive pregnancy test? If a baby isnʼt part of your plan right now, you might be worried about an unplanned pregnancy. Here are some signs to look for:
- Fatigue or extreme tiredness.
- Missing a menstrual period
- Tender, swollen breasts. Your nipples might also stick out.
- Upset stomach with or without throwing up (morning sickness)
- Cravings or distaste for certain foods
- Mood swings (being more emotional)
- Constipation
- Frequent urination
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Weight gain or loss
- Body aches, such as back, abdomen, groin, or thigh pain
Schedule a FREE appointment with our Client Care Team to confirm your pregnancy, determine the viability of your pregnancy by measuring the babyʼs heartbeat, and receive accurate information about how far along you are.
Morning After Pill
Before taking the “Morning After Pill”, or emergency contraception, itʼs important to understand what it is, how it effects you and your body, and how it works. Call for a FREE appointment and weʼll be happy to discuss it with you, confirm if youʼre pregnant, and advise you on your options.
Medical Abortions
A medication abortion, also known as the abortion pill or RU486, is a medical, non-surgical oral pill taken to terminate an early pregnancy. The abortion pill is a combination of two drugs, Mifepristone (an antiprogesterone) and Misoprostol (a prostagladin). It is used in the United States up to 11 weeks of gestation.
Considering abortion?
Make an appointment at PACN to verify your pregnancy and recieve a FREE ultrasound to confirm the viability of your pregnancy.
Abortion Procedures
Dilation & Curettage (D&C)
D&C refers to a surgical procedure intended to evacuate the embryo, products of conception, and uterine contents. It is typically performed during the first trimester up to 12 weeks. Unless there are anticipated complications, this procedure is typically done in a doctorʼs office or a clinic.
Dilation & Evacuation (D&E)
D&E is a surgical procedure done for second trimester terminations. It is usually performed after 14 weeks. Since the pregnancy is more advanced, and the size of the unborn child is bigger, the cervical dilation (opening of the cervix) needs to be done with larger dilators to allow the insertion of surgical forceps to remove the fetal parts. Once the dilation is complete, suction of the amniotic fluid and placenta tissues is done by negative pressure suction. In order to remove the fetus, the unborn child is brought to the lower aspect of the uterus, followed by the disarticulation, or separation, of the limbs using extraction forceps until the entire fetus is removed. Finally sharp curettage is done in order to scrape the uterus.
STD Education
Sexually transmitted diseases can be spread through vaginal, anal and oral sex. If you or your partner are sexually active, you could be at risk – even if you use a condom.
