You had plans...
a baby wasn't one of them
some decisions are harder than others
...we can help
First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center is a life affirming crisis pregnancy center. We serve the areas of Stevens Point, Plover, Wisconsin Rapids, Rome, Nekoosa, Marshfield, Portage County, Wood County, and Adams County. First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center has two locations: 135 N. Division St., Stevens Point, WI, 54481 and 4011 S. 8th St., Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494. Some of the free and confidential services provided are: abortion information, abortion alternatives, pregnancy tests, community referrals, crisis help, options counseling, STD and STI information, help with teens and others in crisis, adoption information, post abortion help. All services are free and confidential. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. First Choice sees both men and women. If you are looking for something other than Planned Parenthood or Family Planning then First Choice is it. If you are wondering about the Morning After Pill, Emergency Contraception, Plan B, Ella One, birth control, condoms, abstinence, sex issues, post abortion help, please give First Choice a call. Again, all our services are free and confidential.
www.firstchoiceprc.org
First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center
Abortion
Abortion alternative
135 N. Division St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wisconsin
Teen pregnancy
Crisis pregnancy
135 N. Division St., Stevens Point, WI 54481
4011 S. 8th St., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
715-345-0280
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November 2, 2012
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Cranberry Harvest Salad
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We understand that this can be a stressful and possibly confusing time. You may not know who you can trust or turn to. We want you to know that at First Choice there is no hype, no politics, and we don't make money from any of your choices.
We have free medical grade pregnancy tests, and will honestly explain all of your options to you.
We are completely confidential , so you can feel safe to share anything that is on your mind.
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First Choice PRC offers many services to women and men facing an unplanned pregnancy, however it does not perform or refer for abortion.
Panic!
Unprotected sex = baby = gotta get
Is It Abortion?
Side Effects
Official Side Effects
http://planbsideeffects.org
The "official" list of side effects sound somewhat mild. "Just a little of this and maybe a little of that."
After the official list of side effects, you can read about real women experiencing those side effects firsthand. Be prepared, it's not a walk in the park.
Plan B is one of the more popularly known morning-after contraceptives in the market. Its main purpose is to prevent the possible fertilization of the woman's egg cell either by reducing the risk of cell implantation in the uterus or by destroying the nucleus of the egg cell. However, like most over-the-counter contraceptives, some of the known Plan B side effects may cause a few women concern.
According to health care providers though, these unwanted symptoms are relatively easier to manage as compared to the other morning-after pills out there. Some of the more common Plan B side effects include:
1. Abdominal pains. Some women report cramp-like pains in the lower abdominal region while others say that shooting pains usually happen near the lower end of the obliques or the side muscles of the body. In many cases, these abdominal pains would normally recede in intensity and frequency 6 to 12 hours after taking the pill.
2. Change in menstruation pattern. Like all female contraceptive products, Plan B can also affect regular menstrual flow and frequency. This is to be expected since the drug tends to target the egg cells in the womans reproductive system. Some women have unusually heavier or lighter menstruations , while others experience infrequent menstrual cycles for at least 2 to 3 months afterwards. Blood spotting in between menstruation is also considered normal.
3. Dizziness and nausea. About 23.1 women in a controlled group reported feeling bouts of dizziness, which leads to nausea or vomiting several minutes after taking Plan B. However, rest and sleep are the usual recommendations to ease such symptoms. Withholding food for one to two hours would also help keep the person from throwing up.
4. Fatigue. Some women feel tired faster if they are on the pill. Others feel a certain amount of weakness in their limbs or overall fatigue. These symptoms could be eased by taking naps or by having a full eight hours of restful sleep.
5. Headaches. 16.8% of women reported getting varying degrees of headaches when taking the morning after pill. Health care providers advise against taking any form of headache pills or pain relievers to ease such symptoms. These could adversely react with the morning-after pill and cause other unwanted side-effects to appear. Usually, the headaches would go away on their own after a few hours.
Other forms of Plan B side effects include breast tenderness and diarrhea , but cases like these are rather uncommon. If you are indeed using this morning-after pill and experience other worrisome side-effects, it would be best to consult your health care provider immediately.
Now, let's meet some women who have experienced it firsthand...
Angela says:
so I had unprotected sex, got the pill abt 10 hrs after it happened, took it, after 12 hrs had the second one. This was abt a week ago. Im still bleeding a dark brown discharge, its going away slowly, but still happening, Im eating like a pig, Im bloated, Im emotional and overall like crap. It also hurts to pee, I dont know if Im just swollen or what but I also have bumps in my vagina. Im going to see a doctor tomorrow to check and pray to God I dont have an std, however I was reading some of the comments and a couple of girls mentioned they had the same thing happen to them, does anyone know whats up with these side effects?
December 29, 2010 at 10:06 am
???? says:
So I took I took the pill on nov 27 a week later had a dark and thick brown discharge for 2 days and now I still havent had a regular period. Is this normal?
January 1, 2011 at 10:12 am
Evelyn says:
I did the pull out method with my BF on December 24th ( yes i know bash me for being reckless) and took the pill at the 17 hour mark, so i took it within the first 24hrs. My period ended on the 24th as well. So i took it on the last day of my period. on the 29th i started having the symptoms of the sore ovaries like you girls said. For the past 4 days i have had this pressure in my lower and upper abdomen and back pain! It feels like someone is pumping air into my tummy i have a pulsating sensation in my upper abdomen and my leg tingles and ive been sleeping all day because thats the only time i get relief. Has anyone else had the symptoms of sleeping all day, pressure/air in the lower and upper tummy and loss of appetite????!?!?!?! please let me know!
January 2, 2011 at 5:20 pm
Adriana says:
I took the morning after pill about a month ago and i have been on birth control but at the time i was on the sugar pill i have not started my periodi was wondering if not having my period is a possible side effect. i took a home pregnancy test and it was negative. does anyone know what this means????
January 2, 2011 at 9:57 pm
M says:
Took my first n hopefully last morning after pills, yesterday. Back has been killin and lower stomach to. Dont feel great about the whole expierence.
January 4, 2011 at 7:47 am
star** says:
i had sex with my bf on 14th days to my periodsi took an i pill within 24 hrs.my periods are delayed by 8 days now n i also took a pregnancy test n m gttin a faded positive line..what does it mean.plzzz some1 help me.
January 5, 2011 at 11:54 am
L says:
i think i have over dosed on the morning after pill. i took one about 4 weeks ago and my period had just finished but came back a few days later for a while. Then i took one about a week ago.. the day before my period was supposed to have arrived and its now 7- 8 days late too! i am away to get a pregnancy test tomorrow but i just hope its not the case. I just hope i havent damaged myself by taking it too much.. someone please help
January 11, 2011 at 8:59 am
S says:
Lets add crazy nightmares to my list of side effects
January 12, 2011 at 10:26 am
Samantha says:
I took the pill on January 1st & Im still having the same symptoms except im having chest pains along with mild cramps and backpain..kinda freaked out.is that normal??Also my period ended Dec28th then i got it again after taking the pill on Jan5th..will i still be getting my period at the end of the month???
January 22, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Leslie says:
Im glad to see Im not alone. I took the plan B like 9-10 days ago. Then like 4 days later I began have light bleeding/spotting. It is now like 9 days later and Im still bleeding and experiencing a little bit of sharpness and cramping in my stomach. Im hoping this will stop soon because I havent even had a heavy blood flow just continuous light to medium bleeding every day. Im going to the doctor just to check my ovaries out.
You don't have to take our word for it. Check out:
http://womenshealth.about.com/b/2004/08/25/morning-after-pill-side-effects.htm
It's a live site, so we do not necessarily support all the comments, nor recommend the treatments.
So, the real question becomes...
"Is it worth it?"
There is a birth control method that has overwhelmingly fewer side effects, is 100% failsafe against pregnancy, and has a higher guard against STDs than any other birth control. Call First Choice to ask about SexWize .
We strongly suggest seeing your physician should you have taken any form of Emergency Contraception
and are experiencing any
adverse side effects.
The simple answer...
No...
...And Yes
(and you don't get to choose which one)
Huh?
So here's the deal. You are welcome to read this here. But, we'd also be happy to explain it to you in person. Feel free to stop on into First Choice anytime and just ask for someone to explain emergency contraception to you.
Since you've decided to read on, let’s start with a small biology lesson.
When a sperm and egg come together that is called “fertilization.” At the time of fertilization a complete set of DNA are formed. That means the little person has their gender, eye color, hair color, height, metabolism, to some extent personality, and so much more already determined. He or she just needs time to grow.
Now, if this very new person implants (attaches to the wall of the uterus), then E.C. WILL NOT abort. The problem here is that studies haven’t been done as to what the effect all that hormone from the E.C. will do to the developing baby. So, there’s the first “no.” E.C. doesn’t cause an abortion of an already implanted baby.
If E.C. doesn’t abort, then what does it do?
E.C. works in three ways.
1. It makes it so an egg isn’t released. No abortion here.
2. It creates more vaginal secretions that make it difficult for the sperm to swim. Ditto on the no abortion.
3. Here’s the sticky one. E.C. can create a hostile environment inside a uterus. That means that if a fertilized egg (baby) tootles on down to the uterus to continue its development, it can’t. Abortion? Yep.
So the question then becomes…how do you feel about abortion?
If you’d like more information on all of this, please visit the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) link below, or call First Choice.
Disclaimer: This information is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical care.
We believe that abortion is not good for women; therefore First Choice PRC does not perform or refer for abortion.
Abortion can be a little complicated. There are different kinds of abortions depending on how far along the pregnancy is, and various risks to consider. But, the bottom line is we're proud of you for taking time to research this topic. Whatever you choose it will be part of your life's story, so its a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly.
All abortion and fetal development information presented on this website are for general educational purposes only. It should not be relied on as a substitute for professional medical care.
If you need further information, or would rather have the information presented to you instead of reading, please stop in. We're waiting for you.
Walk-ins Always Welcome
RU - 486
This type of abortion is called a "medical abortion."
This drug is only approved for use in women up to the 49th day after their last menstrual period (LMP). The procedure usually requires three office visits. On the first visit, the woman is given pills to cause the death of the embryo. Two days later, if the abortion has not occurred, she is given a second drug which causes cramps to expel the embryo. The last visit is to determine if the procedure has been completed. The abortion pill will not work in the case of an ectopic pregnancy.
An ectopic pregnancy is a potentially life-threatening condition in which the embryo lodges outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. If not diagnosed early, the tube may burst, causing internal bleeding and in some cases, the death of the woman.
You can click on the Fetal Development Slide Show button to the left to view pictures of babies during these weeks, as well as read information about their developmental milestones.
This information is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical care.
Suction Curettage
About 6 to 14 weeks after last menstrual period (LMP).
This is the most common surgical abortion procedure. Because the fetus is larger, the doctor must first stretch open the cervix using metal rods. Opening the cervix may be painful, so local or general anesthesia is typically needed. After the cervix is stretched open, the doctor inserts a hard plastic tube into the uterus, then connects this tube to a suction machine. The suction pulls the fetus body apart and out of the uterus. The doctor may also use a loop-shaped tool called a curette to scrape the fetus and fetal parts out of the uterus. (The doctor may refer to the fetus and fetal parts as the products of conception.)
Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)
About 13 to 24 weeks after last menstrual period (LMP).
This surgical abortion is done during the second trimester of pregnancy. At this point in pregnancy, the fetus is too large to be broken up by a suction alone ad will not pass through the suction tubing. In this procedure, the cervix must be opened wider than in a first trimester abortion. This is done by inserting numerous thin rods made of seaweed (called laminaria) a day or two before the abortion. Once the cervix is stretched open, the doctor pulls out the fetal parts with forceps. The fetal skull is often crushed to ease removal. A loop-shaped tool called a curette is also used to scrape out the contents of the uterus, removing any remaining tissue.
Late Term Abortions
About 20 weeks after last menstrual period (LMP) to Full-Term
These procedures typically take place over three days, use local anesthesia, and are associated with increased risk to the life and health of the mother. On the first day, under ultrasound guidance, the fetal heart is injected with a medication that stops the heart and causes the fetus to die. Also over the first two days, the cervix is gradually stretched open using laminaria. On the third day, the amniotic sac is burst and drained. The remainder of the procedure is similar to the D&E (13 24 week) procedure.
Men often have different concerns than women when it comes to abortion.
1. You don't want the abortion, but her mind is set on one.
Or
2. You want her to abort, but she is determined to have the baby.
3. You both are considering abortion, but something isn't sitting right and you don't know who to talk to about your feelings.
Let's take a look at each of these concerns one at a time.
1. If your partner is determined to have an abortion, there's very little you can do. The laws in the United States have determined that the woman holds all the cards and makes the final decision.
That can be a bitter pill to swallow - especially if you are looking past the responsibility of a child and are excited about being a Dad.
We would love to have you come into First Choice, alone or with your partner. We can help present information, or simply help comfort you.
2. Did you read number one? If you want your partner to get an abortion, but she is refusing, again there is little you can do. But, depending on your objections to the pregnancy, there are other options. Have you discussed adoption? (check out the "alternatives" button to the left)
We would like to discuss with you your concerns regarding your desire to abort. Is it financial? Is it the responsibility? Is it relational? We are here to not only listen to you, but help you work through some of your reservations and find solid answers. The best thing for you to do right now is to support your partner through her pregnancy, and find trustworthy help to get you through.
3. You may think abortion is the right choice, but something deep inside of you is telling you differently. Then guess what, abortion isn't the right choice. This isn't something you need to rush into. There are timelines, but usually there is plenty of time to really reflect on what is happening and what the future will look like.
Come into First Choice, alone or with your partner. We will help you look at all of your options, and just maybe discover an option you didnt even know was available.
Walk-ins welcome on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7pm,
or by appointment any other time
Risks
Alternatives
References
Abortion carries the risk of significant complications such as bleeding, infection, and damage to organs. Serious medical complications occur infrequently in early abortions, but increase with later abortions. Getting complete information on the risks associated with abortion is limited due to incomplete reporting and the lack of record-keeping linking abortions to complications. The information that is available reports the following risks.
Heavy Bleeding
Some bleeding after abortion is normal. However, if the cervix is torn or the uterus is punctured, there is a risk of severe bleeding known as hemorrhaging. When this happens, a blood transfusion may be required. Sever bleeding is also a risk with the use of the abortion pill: one in 100 women require surgery to stop the bleeding.
Infection
Infection can develop from the insertion of medical instruments into the uterus, or from fetal parts that are mistakenly left inside (known as an incomplete abortion). This may cause bleeding and a pelvic infection requiring antibiotics and a repeat abortion to fully empty the uterus. Infection may cause scarring of the pelvic organs.
Sepsis
Use of the abortion pill has resulted in the death of a number of women due to sepsis (total body infection).
Anesthesia
Complications from general anesthesia used during abortion surgery may result in convulsions, heart complications, and in extreme cases, death.
Damage to the Cervix
The cervix may be cut, torn, or damaged by abortion instruments. This may cause excessive bleeding requiring surgical repair.
Scarring of the Uterine Lining
Curettes and other abortion instruments may cause permanent scarring o the uterine lining.
Perforation of the Uterus
The uterus may be punctured or torn by abortion instruments. The risk of this complication increase with the length of the pregnancy. If this occurs, major surgery may be required, including removal of the uterus (known as a hysterectomy).
Damage to Internal Organs
If the uterus is punctured or torn, there is also a risk that damage may occur to nearby organs such as the bowel and bladder.
Death
In extreme cases, complications from abortion (excessive bleeding, infection, organ damage from a perforated uterus, and adverse reaction to anesthesia) may lead to death. This complication is rare.
Preterm Birth
Women who undergo one or more abortions carry a significantly increased risk of delivering prematurely in the future. Premature delivery is associated with higher rates of cerebral palsy, as well as other complications of prematurity like brain, respiratory, bowel, and eye problems.
Breast Cancer
Medical experts continue to debate the association between abortion and breast cancer. However, and number of reliable studies have concluded that there is an association between abortion and the later development of breast cancer.
Emotional and Psychological Impact
