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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...

First Step Women's Center
Oct 16, 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...

First Step Women's Center
Sep 19, 20232 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...

First Step Women's Center
Aug 15, 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...

First Step Women's Center
Jul 24, 20233 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...

First Step Women's Center
Jun 14, 20232 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...

First Step Women's Center
May 24, 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.

First Step Women's Center
Apr 19, 20233 min read


Is Plan B considered the abortion pill?
If you are looking for information about Plan B, the abortion pill, abortion clinic procedures, and what your pregnancy options are right...

First Step Women's Center
Mar 15, 20233 min read


15 Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms
Do you think you may be pregnant? Long before there were readily available drug-store pregnancy tests or sonograms, women knew they were...

First Step Women's Center
Feb 21, 20234 min read


Searching abortion near me?
If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and are looking for answers, we are here to help. The first step is to make sure you are asking...

First Step Women's Center
Jan 20, 20231 min read


WHEN DID I CONCEIVE? CALCULATE YOUR DATE
You can get just about any kind of information online. However, if you are wondering, “When did I conceive?” or “How far along am I?” a...

First Step Women's Center
Nov 28, 20222 min read


Do I Need to Get Tested for STDs Before an Abortion?
It’s a subject no one really wants to talk about. We get it. However, protecting yourself against STDs is a way you can protect the...

First Step Women's Center
Sep 22, 20222 min read


Can I Continue My Pregnancy After Taking the Abortion Pill?
Making a major decision can be stressful. Sometimes people think that just picking an option will provide clarity. But what if you change...

First Step Women's Center
Jul 22, 20223 min read


How Soon After Sex Can I Take a Pregnancy Test? Free Women’s Services in Springfield, IL
Waiting to take a pregnancy test when you think you may be pregnant can be excruciating. If you’ve recently had unprotected sex or...

First Step Women's Center
Jun 14, 20222 min read
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