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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

In Her Own Words: A’s Story

The Grand Adventure Two weeks after my 22nd birthday, I packed every item I owned into the back of my Nissan Versa and made the 16 hr drive from Dallas, TX to Steamboat Springs. I had no plans, no goals, and no ambition. My life in Dallas felt stagnant, and I craved a change. An … 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

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Worth the Struggle: E’s Story

We are privileged to share another vulnerable story with you: E talks about one of the all-time lows in her life, a situation she didn’t think she’d survive. We’ve all faced those moments when our choices or the choices of others catch up to us, and we realize that our lives aren’t looking the way we … Continued