Emergency contraceptives are drugs and products used to prevent pregnancy or prevent the implantation of a new pregnancy. There are many misconceptions about emergency contraception, and our licensed medical staff is committed to providing women in the Triangle with accurate information about their pregnancy options. What emergency contraception options [...]
Maybe you, like some of our clients, feel like abortion is your only option. Whether you have pressure from your support network, or this pregnancy was a product of bad decisions, or maybe you just can’t make it work financially- you want to get an abortion. Before you make an [...]
You may have known from the minute you saw a positive pregnancy test -- you would abort. To terminate pregnancy was your immediate, first choice and you googled “abortion clinics near me” – and you may even have had an appointment at the local abortion clinic. But before you could [...]
The obvious indicator that you might be pregnant: you’ve missed your period! This might raise a whole heap of questions…what happened a few weeks ago? Am I extra stressed? Am I sick? Could I be pregnant? While pregnancy symptoms differ for every woman, there are some common ways our bodies [...]
As with most medications there are documented side effects to be aware of. If you have symptoms that persist for more than 48 hours or are severe, see your healthcare professional. (11) Nausea Abdominal pain Fatigue Headache Dizziness Breast tenderness Vomiting Diarrhea Irregular menstrual bleeding Other side effects include: Migraine [...]
So there you are in your bathroom, anxiously watching the timer on your phone count down. You hear the ding; you hesitantly look; and…. One line…. Negative. The first rush of feeling is relief. But then – wait a minute. Your period is 6 days late, and you are NEVER [...]
When you aren’t trying to get pregnant, it might not be the first thing to pop into your mind to explain the weird things happening to your body. You might be wondering, “why am I so tired lately”, or “where are these dizzy spells coming from?”. And then your period [...]
It has been more than a month from your last period and your typical menstrual cycle symptoms have not shown up-- no signs of your period in sight. The first thing that comes to mind is- am I pregnant now? Next step is to rush to your local drugstore. Before [...]
Although you had unprotected sex, you were prepared and took the Plan B, the morning after pill, to ensure you wouldn’t be wondering later “can I be pregnant?”. You had hoped your emergency contraception would work but it hasn’t and now you are pregnant. We can help you through this. [...]
Discovering you’re pregnant as a teenager can be a scary time indeed. You’re horrified that this has happened to you. HOW AM I PREGNANT NOW? All of the unknowns come rushing at you causing pain and emotional turmoil. How do I tell my parents? What about school? Why am I [...]
1306 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: (919) 833-0096
Email: sarah@gatewaywomens.care
Raleigh Hours
Monday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
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Durham, NC 27704
Phone: (919) 251-9444
Email: laura@gatewaywomens.care
Durham Hours
Monday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
