So, you had an awesome night out with friends, found yourself in a place you didn’t expect and now you’re panicking because, while your judgement was clouded, you had unprotected sex. You’ve heard of emergency contraceptives and know some people who have used them, so you decide it’s worth a [...]
We all know that the New Year is a time of fresh starts, goal setting, and determination for things to be different than they have been in the past. Have you set goals for 2022? Things you want to achieve, places to go, habits to keep? Probably so. Most have, [...]
Abortion isn’t always presented in a complete picture. It is framed like it’s a quick decision that will solve the perceived problem of being pregnant and ultimately having a child. However, many women who come to us tell us the trauma that followed their visit to the abortion clinic is [...]
It is an exciting time to be part of Gateway's ministry in Chapel Hill. We are on-boarding our first volunteer, and introducing ourselves to the community in hopes of making an even bigger impact on the women of Orange County and beyond. We had the opportunity to meet with ministry [...]
We know these days are scary, and being pregnant during the pandemic and all we’ve gone through in the last two years is stressful. Your stress sensors may be on overload, causing an extra layer of panic if you’re finding out you’re pregnant, especially if you were not planning for [...]
“Toni” and her husband came to Gateway determined to abort. Already raising two children, the fear of financial responsibilities and uncertainty of life during COVID, led the couple to believe that abortion was their best option. While Toni expressed her belief in God and indicated to her Client Advocate that [...]
Do you feel different than you expected following an abortion procedure? Society assures you that it’s your right and in your best interest. Abortion is portrayed like a quick decision that will solve the perceived problem of being pregnant and ultimately having a child, but in reality your abortion decision [...]
Plan B is an emergency contraceptive - drugs and products used to prevent pregnancy or prevent the implantation of a new pregnancy (embryo). Sperm can live inside your body for up to six to seven days, making it possible to get pregnant days after having sex. Plan B is a [...]
It’s North Carolina Law. North Carolina law requires that a woman receive certain abortion information at least 72 hours prior to an abortion (effective 10/1/2015). This information is part of the N.C. Woman’s Right to Know Act of 2011 that mandates the giving of informed consent prior to an abortion. [...]
Hear about the impact working at Gateway has had on some of the Gateway staff as they serve women in crisis. “I have had a passion for the unborn for as long as I can remember. Working in Chapel Hill has given me a new passion for the women carrying [...]
