If you’re considering adoption for your unexpected pregnancy but are concerned about your privacy, you may want to consider a semi-open adoption instead. With a semi-open adoption, you still communicate with the adoptive family and your child, but it isn’t direct contact. In June, we examined open adoption. Let’s look at the difference between an
Adoption is more flexible than many realize. Today, women create adoption plans that best meet their adoption hopes and desires, but it comes with some complexities, too. Keep reading to learn more about whether you will still have a relationship with your child if you place them for adoption. You can also visit Pregnancy Help
If you’re thinking about using abortion pills—mifepristone and misoprostol—you must first understand how Missouri law treats their use, what medical risks may arise, and how Pregnancy Help Center can support you. Medical Consequences: Are the Abortion Pills Safe? Medical abortion often leads to heavy bleeding—sometimes passing blood clots the size of a lemon—and intense cramping.
If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy and feel unsure about parenting or uneasy about abortion, adoption may be an option worth exploring. It’s a deeply personal decision that takes thought and courage, but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. At Pregnancy Help Center, we provide a private, supportive space where
While it’s not guaranteed that you will pass an existing STD to your child either during pregnancy or birth, there’s a chance you could if you do not seek treatment and prenatal care. Sexually transmitted infections or diseases (STIs/STDs) are a result of bacteria, parasites, or viruses. They spread through sexual contact of any kind
As of May 2025, the Missouri Supreme Court has put a total abortion ban back into effect. The state is cracking down on medical professionals who violate the abortion law in any way. Keep reading to learn about the criminal and civil penalties for performing an abortion in Missouri as of the current May 2025
Facing an unexpected pregnancy can stir up a lot of emotions and uncertainty. You are likely considering your options and wondering whether adoption fits your circumstances. At the Pregnancy Help Center, we want you to feel supported and informed as you explore your options, including the possibility of open adoption. Keep reading to learn more
Studies show that ‘Today, no fewer than 1 in 5 people are living with an STI, while more than 26 million are newly infected with either a curable or incurable STI.’ STDs are more common than you may think. Worried you may have an STD and if it will go away on its own? It’s
Learning what options are available for your unexpected pregnancy is important, and learning about Missouri’s abortion laws can help clarify what those options are. Though Pregnancy Help Center doesn’t provide or refer for abortions, we offer accurate information on procedures, risks, and side effects. Staying informed will help you make a decision that considers your
If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy in Missouri, understanding the current abortion laws is crucial as you consider your options. Currently, surgical abortions are being performed in the state after a judge blocked abortion clinic regulations. Medical abortions, however, are not allowed because clinics’ plans for what to do in the event of complications