When Kelsey learned she was pregnant as a 21-year-old business major, her pro-life stance was put to the test. Raised in a Catholic family, she had always been pro-life and would never have considered an abortion. But now that she was pregnant and facing pressure from her boyfriend to resort to abortion, her convictions weren’t nearly as powerful as the anxiety all around her.
Conservationist and celebrity Bindi Irwin has spoken out about her battle not only with endometriosis, but infertility, urging people to be more thoughtful with their words.
If spring break left you with a late period, regret, or worry about STDs, you’re not alone. This article explains simple next steps—pregnancy testing, limited obstetrical ultrasound, STD testing and information—and how to talk with someone in a calm, non‑judgmental space about what you’re feeling and what to do next.
If you’re worried you might be pregnant, it’s normal to wonder what’s actually happening inside your body. This article walks through what typically happens from conception through week 7, including when a heartbeat can be seen on ultrasound and how testing and ultrasound can help you understand your next steps.
If you’ve heard people talk about early pregnancy as “just a cluster of cells,” you’re not alone. That phrase shows up online, in conversations, and sometimes even in medical settings.
You may have heard people say, “Life begins at conception,” but if you’re staring at a late period, a positive test, or even just the possibility of pregnancy, that phrase can feel abstract and far away from what you’re actually going through.
If you’re staring at a positive pregnancy test and your stomach drops, it’s normal for you to think:
“I just need this to go away.”
If you’re staring at a late period, a positive test, or even just the possibility of being pregnant, your mind might be spinning with questions like:
“Is this really a pregnancy yet?”
“Is it just a ‘cluster of cells’?”
“When does life actually start?”
The calendar flipping to a new year doesn’t magically fix anything—but it does give you a chance to pause and ask an honest question:
Do I have the support I actually need?
Winter break is supposed to be all cozy blankets, family traditions, and a house that suddenly feels too small. At least, that’s the version you see online.
But your reality might look very different.