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Starting an abortion is a forever decision, right? Not necessarily. If you’ve only taken the first abortion pill and are now having second thoughts, it may not be too late to change your mind. There is a process for counteracting the start of a medical abortion called abortion pill reversal. Watch the following video to learn more or read the FAQs below. ABORTION PILL REVERSAL HOTLINE: (877) 558-0333 www.abortionpillreversal.com.   FAQ’s When can it be done? An abortion pill reversal procedure can only be done after the first pill of a medical abortion is taken (mifepristone, also called RU-486 or Mifeprex). It is not effective after the second set of pills (misoprostol). Abortion pill reversals are done within 0 -72 hours after taking the first pill and are most effective in the first 24 hours. How does it work? The first pill of a medical abortion (mifepristone) ends a pregnancy by blocking progesterone from being absorbed by the uterus. The abortion pill reversal process involves delivering a large influx of progesterone into the pregnant woman’s system to counteract the effects of mifepristone. Is it safe? Progesterone has been used in pregnancies for decades without significant negative effects. There is no

About 50% of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned*, yet an unexpected pregnancy can make many women feel alone in the universe. If you have a friend facing an unplanned pregnancy, these tips can help you provide support and love. Be there for her. A woman who finds out she is unexpectedly pregnant needs to know that she is not alone. She needs to feel your arms around her and hear that you’ve got her back and she is loved. Listen to her. Be a safe, caring place for her to open up about her feelings and weigh her options. She’s probably already down on herself for getting pregnant, so be a source of judgement-free compassion. Help her. Your friend may be too overwhelmed to know how to start or where to go. You don’t have all the answers, but you can help her find them. Guide her to a pregnancy counselor who can help her consider all of her pregnancy options. The Fort Worth Pregnancy Center offers this service at no charge, regardless of insurance or income. Encourage her. Lift her up. Let her know that she is strong and capable and not alone. Remind her of tough

Did you know that Grapevine is the Christmas Capital of Texas? It is! My family has enjoyed walking down Main St. and seeing all of the Christmas lights and decorations.  There are different activities you can pay for, but just walking around and getting a cup of coffee would make a wonderful evening.  You can find more information here.  Also, the 37th annual Parade of Lights is happening on December 6th at 7pm! December 6th is also the date for the Grand Prairie Christmas Tree Lighting. The event is from 6pm – 8pm. You can go to the Facebook event here. The weather may not be great this weekend, but that’s okay for North Richland Hills! They are having their annual Holiday Magic Christmas Tree Lighting & Family Festival on Fridays the 7th at 6pm.  If the weather is bad they will be able to move most activities inside the NRH Centre.  There will be live music, live reindeer, food trucks (bring cash for food), fireworks and much more!  Click here for more information. Do you enjoy live theater? The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir is presenting a free production of The Littlest Wiseman December 1st – 9th.  You can reserve

1. If you are really pregnant, and if the pregnancy is viable. Seeing a positive result on a pregnancy test does not always mean that you are (or will stay) pregnant. About 10%-25% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, most in the first trimester*. There is also a 2% chance of an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy*, which poses a serious health risk if not identified and removed. A no-charge ultrasound at the Fort Worth Pregnancy Center will confirm the pregnancy and assess for heartbeat, location in the uterus and how far along you are. 2. You have time to make an informed choice. When you are facing  an unplanned pregnancy, it can feel like a crisis situation that needs an immediate resolution. Take a deep breath. It’s always a good idea to take time to research and think through your options. You deserve to make a decision of this magnitude with peace, not panic. 3. There are multiple types of abortion procedures. There are a few types of abortion. The type you get will depend almost entirely on how far along you are in your pregnancy*. That is why it is important to get pre-screened to confirm gestational age and viability

Could you be pregnant? Here are some common early signs of pregnancy to look out for. However, remember that every woman and every pregnancy is different. There’s no guarantee that you will experience any or all of these symptoms or when they will kick in. Most common early pregnancy symptoms: Missed period. You might be pregnant if a week or more has passed without the start of your expected menstrual cycle. However, this symptom can be misleading if you are irregular and other factors besides pregnancy can cause a missed period. Tender, swollen breasts. Sore breasts are often one of the first early signs of pregnancy that women experience. Unfortunately, a lot of women also experience soreness as a normal part of their monthly menstrual cycle, so it can be hard to tell if it’s the typical breast tenderness before your period or an early pregnancy sign. “Morning sickness” (which can happen any time of day) can start anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks after conception and can continue throughout the pregnancy. However, some women feel nausea early on and some never experience it. Some experience a mildly upset stomach and others have trouble keeping food down entirely. Increased urination. Peeing more than

It is important to understand all the different options available to you as a birth mother. You have the ability to choose the future family for your baby and the type of relationship you will have with your child and the adoptive family. There are three main types of adoptions to consider, depending on what level of involvement you want to have in your child’s life and how much privacy you want. 1. Closed Adoption With a closed adoption, you would have no further contact with your child or the adoptive family. You also have the option to have your identity remain 100% confidential. The adoption agency may collect photos and updates on your behalf and give them to you if you request them later. This option may be good for you if: You want to remain anonymous You wish to have no further contact You want the peace of mind that your privacy will be respected 2. Semi-Open Adoption A semi-open adoption allows the birth mom to get regular updates about the child with the adoption agency as a go-between. There’s no direct contact between you and the adoptive family. This option may be good for you if: You