How Do I Decide Between Abortion and Adoption?

Making a pregnancy decision can be the most challenging part of an unexpected pregnancy. You donโ€™t have to make it alone. Deciding between abortion and adoption can be difficult, but the more you know about each option, the clearer your decision will be. At The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford, we are here to offer…


How to Support Your Partner Through an Abortion

Is your partner considering an abortion? How do you support your partner during this difficult time? Abortion is a serious decision and will impact both of you and your future. Your partner should take a couple of steps to protect her health. Making her health a priority is the best way to support your partner…


How to Make an Informed Decision About Abortion?

The more information you have about abortion and your pregnancy details, the more you can make a sound decision for your future. Remember, no one can pressure you into a decision you donโ€™t want to make regarding abortion. If you are going back and forth about abortion, we are here to discuss this pregnancy option….


How to Explain Your Abortion Decision to Friends and Family

Sharing the news of an unplanned pregnancy can be difficult enough, and sharing a decision like abortion can be even more challenging. Explain the news by thinking about timing and environment and staying open throughout the process. Timing & Environment Matters While no time is perfect for sharing your pregnancy decision, choosing a more convenient…


What Are the Warning Signs of Infection After Abortion?

Did you just have an abortion and experience abnormal symptoms or complications? Signs of infection after abortion include heavy bleeding and a fever. In this blog, we share more about potential signs of infection and what to do next. Infection is a serious health risk and something to address immediately. Warning Signs of Infection Infection…


Will My Insurance Pay For My Girlfriendโ€™s Abortion?

We know finances can be pressed during an unplanned pregnancy situation. If youโ€™re wondering whether your insurance will pay for your girlfriendโ€™s abortion, it most likely will not be. Will Insurance Cover Abortions? Insurance companies typically wonโ€™t cover a partner on a policy unless they are a spouse or a domestic partner. There typically must…


Is an Online Abortion or At-Home Abortion Safe?

There are a couple of safety concerns to consider before proceeding with an online (or at-home) abortion consisting of the two abortion pills, mifepristone and misoprostol. The lack of medical oversight and unknown online providers is a direct risk to your health. Your health should be the number one priority, and we want to help…


What is a Medical Abortion?

We know a pregnancy decision is not easy. With the pressure you may put on yourself and the emotions coming at you, it can feel overwhelming. You are not alone. If youโ€™re thinking about a medical abortion, you deserve the facts. A medical abortion consists of two drugs that terminate an existing pregnancy. Mifepristone blocks…


Do I Have to Tell My Partner I Want an Abortion?

No, you donโ€™t have to tell your partner you want an abortion, but you may want to if you want to continue a relationship with him. Abortion is a huge decision that impacts you and him. Here are four reasons to consider telling your partner about your pregnancy and how you feel. 1. It Will…


My Partner Is Pressuring Me To Have an Abortion, but Iโ€™m Not Sure

Itโ€™s never ok for someone to force or pressure you into any decision, especially as you face lots of emotions and decisions. You deserve to feel seen and heard as you navigate an unplanned pregnancy. If your partner is pressuring you to have an abortion but you are not sure, remember that you have the…


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