3 Reasons You Need an Ultrasound Before an Abortion
You’ve taken a pregnancy test and it’s positive. What now? Before you jump to thinking through all your options, take a moment to learn what’s happening inside your body. An ultrasound can provide essential answers that help protect your health and guide your next steps. At Blue Ridge Women’s Center, our compassionate team offers no-charge, […]
Girl, You’re Not Crazy
I hope you know you’re not crazy, When the days have been easy, but you still feel lazy. Even though you have a lot of reasons to be glad, Feeling so overwhelmed can make you sad. If people only new how much effort it took, To make it to work on time, get dressed, or […]
What is Gaslighting?
Does your partner make you doubt your own sanity? Do you know you have said one thing, but later your partner turns it around on you and accuses you of saying something different? If so, you may be a victim of gaslighting. As a kid, I used to play red light, green light with my […]
Challenge: Social Media
There is no doubt that social media is a wonderful tool to keep us connected to those we love! However, what does one do when it seems that social media has gotten a bit out of control and has become consuming? It is something we are passionate about here at Blue Ridge Women’s Center, and […]
Signs of a Destructive Relationship
Because of them, you have had to wear long sleeves in the middle of summer to cover up bruises. But at least you have someone to come home to. Because of them, you eat less to be the size and shape they desire, although your body is telling you it needs more. But at least […]
Do you own your story?
“If you own your story, you get to write the ending.” She has got it all. She is the mom who is never late to soccer practice. Her children make straight A’s, and her husband has one of the highest paying jobs in town. You drive by her home on the way to work. It […]
Common Early Pregnancy Signs & Symptoms
Although the earliest signs of pregnancy vary among women, some of the more common symptoms include: Just because you’re experiencing some of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you’re pregnant. The only way to know for sure is to get a pregnancy test. If you are unsure of your next steps or feeling scared, you are […]
Free Online Pregnancy Test & Quiz – Am I Pregnant? | 10 Common Signs
You can conduct a preliminary, at-home pregnancy test online to determine if you might be pregnant. Use our free, online quiz to determine if you should take a pregnancy test. If you answered “Yes” or “Maybe” to any of the pregnancy quiz questions, it is a possibility that you could be pregnant. However, not all […]
What Causes a False Positive or Negative Pregnancy Test?
Are you doubting the accuracy of your pregnancy test results? Home pregnancy tests are convenient and can quickly be administered, but there are a few variances that could give you an incorrect result. What causes inaccurate pregnancy test results? False positive and negative results (and faint lines) are not common, but they do happen. If […]