Tag: Pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
Ectopic pregnancies are relatively rare here in the US, occurring in less then 2% of all pregnancies. But, because it is a serious medical condition that can be life threatening and requires immediate attention, it is something which all women should be made aware. What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? The simple answer is that it […]
My Friend is Pregnant, How Can I Help Her?
My Friend is Pregnant As you’re sitting in a busy coffee shop talking about your day, out of nowhere your friend whispers, “I’m pregnant.” Luckily, you weren’t mid sip. Your mouth drops, and you’re not sure whether to be excited or scared to death for your friend. Maybe you’re not sure what to say, so […]
Can I Be A Student And Have A Baby?
Positive. Emily looked in disbelief. She teared up and whispered the question “How can I be a student and have a baby?” Emily was a first semester freshman at Penn State, the first from her family to attend college. She was on a partial scholarship, but was also working part time to cover the costs […]
I’m 17 and My Girlfriend is Pregnant. What Should I Do?
Dear PRC, I’m 17, going to be a senior and I just found out my girlfriend thinks she’s pregnant. She hasn’t taken a test yet but she’s late for her period and is planning to take a test this week. I’m not sure what to do if she’s pregnant. Can you help me? -Not Ready […]
10 Signs You Might Be Pregnant
While a pregnancy test and/or ultrasound is the only foolproof way to know for sure if you’re pregnant, there are some common symptoms that, when combined, can be a pretty good indicator that you are in the early stages of pregnancy. Every woman is different and many of the symptoms are similar to the feeling […]
Five Tips On How To Tell Your Parents You’re Pregnant
The test was positive. Pregnant. The ultrasound at PRC confirmed it. Now the thoughts and questions are swirling around in your head. Questions like, “What am I going to do?” and “How am I going to tell my parents I’m pregnant?” It’s easy to freak out a bit, but before you make any decisions, before […]
Thank You For Allowing Us To Serve State College For The Past 30 Years
We recently celebrated our 30th Anniversary at State College Pregnancy Resource Clinic during our Annual Fundraising Banquet. It was a great night of looking back over the past 30 years and celebrating all of the programs and services we have been able to provide to the State College Community as well as looking forward to […]
