From the classes to studying, to having a social life, college can be a wonderful season of growth but challenging at times. Add in an unintended pregnancy, and things can quickly feel overwhelming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few helpful tips to make your unintended pregnancy a bit easier to manage while continuing your college career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before making any decisions about your pregnancy, it\u2019s advisable to confirm the pregnancy is still viable and have an ultrasound done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An estimated 10-20%<\/a> of all pregnancies end in spontaneous miscarriage. So before you worry about what the future might look like, have an ultrasound done to confirm the pregnancy is still alive and viable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you know how many weeks old your pregnancy is? An ultrasound will tell you how far along your pregnancy is and allow your healthcare team to create a more detailed plan for your care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultrasounds also reveal the location of a pregnancy (whether it\u2019s located within the uterus). Did you know some pregnancies can begin to grow outside of the womb? Known as ectopic pregnancies,<\/a> these must be removed promptly to protect against a potentially life-threatening situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know Title IX<\/a> has specific accommodations for college students experiencing a pregnancy? Class absences for prenatal appointments will be excused, and the college you attend is required to accommodate other changes you experience during pregnancy too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be entitled to different seating if and when your stomach grows too large to fit behind a desk. You might also be allowed to skip certain field trips and other activities deemed too dangerous by your doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The bottom line is that you have rights as a pregnant woman in college. Contact your campus Title IX Coordinator to fully understand all accommodations that can be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to learning about accommodations your school offers, local resources exist to support your pregnancy journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need to take another pregnancy test,<\/a> have a limited OB ultrasound done, or speak to someone about the abortion pill, You Medical<\/a> is here for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You Medical provides women with supportive care and low to no-cost medical testing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Call our office at 707-463-1436 and get the care and answers you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019re Entitled to Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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