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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. SELAH wantS to help you by answering questions women ask when they think they may be pregnant or are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. When Should I Take a Test? According to the Cleveland … Continued

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My Abortion Story…and How I Found Healing.

From Classic southern coastal living is how I was raised. I spent most of my youth amongst the dunes, marsh grass, and boardwalks of southeastern North Carolina. It’s a place where old historic downtowns seamlessly unfold into timeless southern beach getaways, where family secrets stay buried, and old money is sacred. My parents divorced when … Continued

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Choosing Between Adoption and Abortion | Kara’s Story

From my earliest memories, I always felt like I was on a journey, bouncing from home to home due to my parents’ remarriages and my stepdad’s military service. As a result, my relationship with my biological father was distant, and my stepdad’s military bearing cast shadows over my formative years. As a teenager, I was … Continued

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Is Plan B Considered the Abortion Pill?

If you are looking for information about Plan B, the abortion pill, abortion clinic procedures, and what your pregnancy options are right now – SELAH can help. Start with free onsite pregnancy testing at SELAH, and if you qualify, an ultrasound to obtain proof of pregnancy and verify how far along you are. What is … Continued

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How Soon After Sex Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?

Waiting to take a pregnancy test when you think you may be pregnant can be excruciating. If you’ve recently had unprotected sex or experienced contraception failure, you probably want to know as soon as possible.   Before you begin to worry or make any plans, taking a home pregnancy test is a good first step. … Continued

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When PMS Symptoms Are Signs of Pregnancy

As a woman, experiencing a range of physical and emotional symptoms is a natural part of our monthly cycle. However, the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and pregnancy can be very similar, sometimes making it difficult to tell the two apart.  Let’s look closer at the shared symptoms of pregnancy and PMS and why … Continued

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Why STDs are a big deal

The Center for Disease Control has named April as STD awareness month. Sexually transmitted diseases (also referred to as sexually transmitted infections, or STIs) are at an epidemic level in the United States. Young people ages 15-24 account for nearly half of all new infections, making them especially vulnerable to contracting a disease that can … Continued