Pregnancy

“Well… it’s a situationship… it’s complicated.” That was new to me. After 20 years in this line of work, I’d … Continued

“I’ve joined the Army… and I’m pregnant.” Occasionally a woman will sit in our office and speak those words. Often … Continued

At Avenue Women’s Center, we specialize in helping Chicagoland women who are concerned about unplanned pregnancies. “Could I have gotten … Continued

Do you remember when you were in grade school, and you and your friends would always run out to the … Continued

When I hear the word ‘consent,’ I often think of being younger and going on school field trips. There was … Continued

Decisions that must be made when facing an unplanned pregnancy are difficult enough. For someone who has struggled with codependency … Continued

The saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” What a beautiful quote we can also apply to the seasons we … Continued

You are in a situation you never expected to find yourself in—an unexpected pregnancy. If you ever even thought about … Continued

You told your friend “My doctor said I couldn’t get pregnant,” but she keeps bringing it up. You said, “It’s … Continued

They call it “morning sickness” but unfortunately it can last all day. For most women, it may start by 9 … Continued