First Step Women's Center
Period vs. Pregnancy
Let’s be honest: it can be hard to tell if you’re pregnant when some period symptoms are similar to pregnancy symptoms. If you think you...
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First Step Women's Center
Oct 162 min read
Oral Contraceptives: Side Effects & Pregnancy Risks You Need to Know
“Rates of unintended pregnancies are particularly high in young women, a finding that may be associated with their tendency not to use...
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First Step Women's Center
Sep 174 min read
Can an STD Go Away on Its Own?
Perhaps you’ve hooked up with someone whose sexual health you’re uncertain about, and you don’t know how to ask them, or you can’t ask...
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First Step Women's Center
Aug 142 min read
Strong Women Empower Strong Women
We’ve all heard this quote or seen the meme in a dozen different forms on Instagram. It may not be anything new, but it doesn’t make it...
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First Step Women's Center
Jul 113 min read
Considering the abortion pill? 5 reasons to start here before visiting a CVS or Planned Parenthood
As a woman, few things feel more overwhelming than navigating an unexpected pregnancy. And in today's world, there is the added pressure...
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First Step Women's Center
Jun 122 min read
What to Expect After Taking the Abortion Pill
When it comes to women's reproductive health, few topics evoke more complex emotions and debate than abortion. The medical abortion...
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First Step Women's Center
May 172 min read
My Girlfriend Wants an Abortion…But I Don’t
Make an appointment to learn more about abortion and all of your options in Springfield, IL. All services are free and confidential.
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First Step Women's Center
Apr 172 min read
Healing After Sexual Assault
The impact of sexual assault casts a long shadow, affecting survivors in ways that extend far beyond the immediate impact. As we observe...
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First Step Women's Center
Mar 153 min read
7 Questions to Ask If You're Pregnant
If you’re pregnant or think you might be, we know it can be filled with uncertainty, even if your pregnancy was planned. We want to help...
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First Step Women's Center
Feb 73 min read
Is It Safe to Order Abortion Pills Online?
In a world where women’s reproductive health becomes a hotter topic with each passing day, questions often arise about the safety and...
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Jan 152 min read
Is Abortion Pill Regret Real?
Facing an unexpected pregnancy is an emotionally, physically, and mentally taxing experience. It's a deeply personal decision created...
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Dec 12, 20233 min read
December Blog: 5 Tips for Handling Holiday Stress
Why is the most beautiful time of the year also the most stressful? The hustle and bustle of the holidays can leave us feeling run down...
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First Step Women's Center
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Choosing Between Adoption and Abortion | Kara’s Story
From my earliest memories, I always felt like I was on a journey, bouncing from home to home due to my parents' remarriages and my...
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First Step Women's Center
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Common Contraceptives & Pregnancy Risks
“Rates of unintended pregnancies are particularly high in young women, a finding that may be associated with their tendency not to use...
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First Step Women's Center
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Why Do I Need to Get Tested for STDs Before an Abortion?
It’s a subject no one likes to talk about. We get it. However, protecting yourself against sexually transmitted diseases and infections...
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First Step Women's Center
Aug 15, 20233 min read
What is Your Plan C? Everything You Need to Know About Abortion Pills
With the rise of self-managed at-home abortions, you may have a lot of questions about telemedicine, TelAbortion, and access to the...
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First Step Women's Center
Jul 24, 20233 min read
5 Reasons to Start Here if Traveling to Illinois for an Abortion
Your period is late, and your drugstore pregnancy test is positive. You are considering an abortion, but live in a state where it is...
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First Step Women's Center
Jun 14, 20232 min read
What Are the Most Common STIs and Their Symptoms?
Because many STDs do not show any symptoms, you may not even know you are infected. Below are some of the most common STDs and the...
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First Step Women's Center
May 24, 20233 min read
What is a Misoprostol Only Abortion?
The recent order from the United States Supreme Court on the distribution of mifepristone, the first drug in a medication abortion (also...
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First Step Women's Center
Apr 19, 20233 min read
When PMS Symptoms Are Signs of Pregnancy
Am I pregnant, or is this my period? Learn more about how to tell the difference with First Step Women's Center in Springfield, IL.
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