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From Abortion to Parenting- Scott's Story
Most days begin like any other, but there are the rare, trajectory-defining ones that split our lives into a before and after. The words...
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Informed Choices
Dec 16, 20243 min read
5 Reasons Why Online Due Date Calculators Aren't As Effective As An Ultrasound in Gilroy, ca
Few things in life can trigger a flood of emotions like double lines on a home pregnancy test—whether planned or unplanned. If you are...
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Informed Choices
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Adoption: An Empowering Pregnancy Choice
An unexpected pregnancy can be one of the many reasons why life gets complicated. Perhaps this is not the right time for you to start a...
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Informed Choices
Oct 16, 20244 min read
A Must-Read Checklist Before an Abortion
Informed Choices believes in providing holistic, pro-woman services centered on you. That’s why we never charge for our services and do...
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Debbie Whittaker, RN
Sep 30, 20242 min read
loss and love
October is Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month. It’s a time when we remember those who’ve suffered a pregnancy loss and share their pain. But...
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Laura Geffre
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Our Pastors - The Caring Shepherds
As I was sitting outside this evening, thinking about the article I was about to write, I began to reflect on the pastors I have crossed...
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Informed Choices
Sep 17, 20244 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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Informed Choices
Aug 14, 20242 min read
My Girlfriend is Pregnant and Wants an Abortion
“I’m pregnant.” Those two little words turn your world upside down. “And I think I’m going to get an abortion.” Your heart stops for a...
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Jenna Kammann, RN
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Beautiful blessings
I walked into our consultation room one afternoon, and saw a beautiful young women anxiously sitting in the chair waiting for me. She had...
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Laura Geffre
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Steadfast Resilience
Informed Choices runs on the fiscal calendar from July 1 – June 30, so we often start our calendar year slowly when it comes to donor...
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Informed Choices
Jul 18, 20243 min read
3 Secrets to a Long-Lasting Relationship
Who and how you date can influence the quality and direction of your life. It is worthwhile to take the time to honestly evaluate your...
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Informed Choices
Jul 11, 20243 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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Informed Choices
Jun 12, 20242 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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Debbie Whittaker, RN
May 29, 20242 min read
Ryan’s Story
This was definitely not a part of Ryan’s* plan. He loved his girlfriend Shannon*, but at 22 he did not feel grown-up enough to be a...
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Laura Geffre
May 29, 20242 min read
Fathers Have A Voice Too
A mother and her partner walk into Informed Choices for their appointment. After her paperwork is processed, she is taken into the...
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Informed Choices
May 16, 20243 min read
Does the Abortion Pill Cause a Miscarriage?
What is the difference between a medical abortion and a miscarriage? Sometimes abortion pills are called “miscarriage pills,” but does a...
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Informed Choices
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Healing After Sexual Assault
Healing After Sexual Assault The impact of sexual assault casts a long shadow, affecting survivors in ways that extend far beyond the...
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Jenna Kammann, RN
Mar 30, 20242 min read
His Burden is Light
Sara* came into the clinic and sat quietly in our waiting room. She had scheduled a pregnancy test at our clinic after having a positive...
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Laura Geffre
Mar 30, 20242 min read
Resilience – It Must Be Practiced
Each year a word is chosen for the staff to reflect on for inspiration and this year the word is resilient. Resilient means an ability to...
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Informed Choices
Mar 15, 20243 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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