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An unplanned pregnancy comes with lots of questions. Get the answers you’re looking for to make the best decision for your future.

 

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#### [Is the Missed Period Pill a Good Option For Me?](https://highdesertwomenscenter.org/blog/missed-period-pill)

 The name makes it sound pretty simple: Take a pill. Get your period. Move on. But the Missed Period...

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#### [What Are at-Home Abortions Really Like?](https://highdesertwomenscenter.org/blog/at-home-abortion)

 If you're considering the abortion pill, you've probably already read the basics. You know it...

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#### [Plan B vs. Plan C: What's the Difference?](https://highdesertwomenscenter.org/blog/planb-planc)

 Plan B. Plan C. The abortion pill. If you're worried about an unexpected pregnancy, all the names...

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#### [Period Or Pregnancy? How To Tell The Difference](https://highdesertwomenscenter.org/blog/period-or-pregnancy)

 Period symptoms or early pregnancy? Sometimes they can feel almost exactly the same. Maybe you're...

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#### [Ally's Story](https://highdesertwomenscenter.org/blog/post/ally-s-story)

 Ally came to the center feeling overwhelmed and scared. She had just found out she was pregnant and...

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#### [How Much Does it Cost to Have a Baby?](https://highdesertwomenscenter.org/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-have-a-baby)

 Money worries are incredibly common when facing an unexpected pregnancy. Many women say finances...

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#### [How to Prepare for an Abortion Pill](https://highdesertwomenscenter.org/blog/how-to-prepare-for-an-abortion-pill)

 If you’re pregnant and considering abortion, you may be looking into the abortion pill as one...

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#### [Am I Pregnant?](https://highdesertwomenscenter.org/blog/am-i-pregnant)

 Your body often gives early signals when pregnancy begins. If you’ve had sex recently and missed...

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#### [How Much Does An Abortion Cost?](https://highdesertwomenscenter.org/blog/abortion-cost)

 Considering an abortion often comes with a lot of questions—especially around cost. The price of an...

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