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If you are pregnant and thinking about adoption for your baby, you probably have a certain picture of how it works. That picture may be very different from what adoption actually looks like today, and far more hopeful. When compared to adoption of a couple of decades...

If you're in school and unexpectedly find out you're pregnant, your life just got a lot more complicated. You may be asking whether you will be able to complete this semester, how your current teachers will treat you differently, and whether your education will be...

You have ended a pregnancy. It may have been last year, five years ago, or even ten years ago. Even now, you might carry heavy feelings, grief, sadness, and regret. Or a mix you can't quite name. You might wonder if something's wrong with you for feeling this way...

When you find out you’re unexpectedly pregnant, you likely have many questions; one of the biggest is how you will pay for everything. If you live in Elizabethtown, your first thought is probably about how much this new addition will cost. It is normal to feel...

Nausea is often the thing that brings someone through the door of a pregnancy help center in the first place — even before a missed period registers. Many women find that sudden, intense reactions to everyday smells, like a coworker's lunch, are among the earliest and...

If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, you might be looking for information about all your options, and medical abortion, often called "the abortion pill," might seem like a straightforward choice. It’s often marketed as simple and private. However, like any medical...

Finding out you're unexpectedly pregnant can be a whirlwind of emotions. Along with processing the news yourself, you might be feeling anxious or unsure about how to tell your parents or family. It's a big moment, filled with uncertainty and questions, and it's...

Finding out you're pregnant while in college can be a shock, but it doesn't have to derail your dreams. Many women have successfully balanced their studies and parenthood, and you can too. At The Mercy House, we understand the unique challenges you're facing and are...

When a teen finds out they are pregnant, one of the first fears they might face is that their life as they know it is over. It’s a common misconception that teen pregnancy automatically means the end of educational and career goals, social life, and personal growth....

The idea that you can't go to college and be a parent at the same time is something a lot of people believe, but it's simply not true. Many young parents feel like they have to give up on school to focus on raising their child, but the truth is, you can do both. With...