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To Be or Not to Be… Pregnant?
The Hidden Responsibility Women Carry Between Pregnancy and Possibility “To be or not to be.” Shakespeare gives Hamlet this line at a moment when he is suspended between action and inaction, torn between suffering through the pain he feels or ending it altogether. In the play, Hamlet has just learned that his father was murdered,…
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Frankenstein, Reproductive Power & the Responsibility of Creation
An Open-Thought Reflection for Women at the Crossroads of Choice (For Women Not Currently Pregnant – Possibly Waiting on Results…) Yesterday, I finished reading Frankenstein — Mary Shelley’s original 1818 novel — and I was struck not just by its gothic power, but by how deeply it speaks to reproduction, creation, and the fear that…
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After More Than One Miscarriage: Preparing for a Conversation About Testing
By L.A. Loss & Abortion Doula After another miscarriage, you may find yourself returning to the same questions with more urgency. Is there an explanation? Should someone be looking more closely? What would change before another pregnancy? ACOG defines recurrent pregnancy loss as two or more miscarriages and recommends an evaluation after two. You can…
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Reclaiming Your Reproductive Autonomy
Empowered Choices: Reclaiming Your Reproductive Autonomy Dear Black Woman, Note: Let me set the stage a little bit. This message is written only for the women landing here because they are seeking abortion services — not for the general public. Something brought you here, and this message is for you. (This isn’t focused on situations…
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Understanding a Stillbirth
Learn what stillbirth is, how to cope with the emotional and physical aspects of stillbirth, and how a doula can support you during this devastating time. Always consult with your healthcare provider.
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Top Abortion Options Before Viability
What You Need to Know 🌸 If you’re considering an abortion, it helps to know the most common options available before fetal viability. In California (2025), there are safe, legal choices whether you’re early in your pregnancy or a bit further along. 1️⃣ Medication Abortion (Abortion Pill) 2️⃣ Aspiration Abortion (Suction/Vacuum) 3️⃣ Dilation and Curettage…
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What is a Chemical Pregnancy? A Doula’s Guide
Learn what a chemical pregnancy is, how to cope with early pregnancy loss, and how a doula can support you. Always seek guidance from your healthcare provider
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Walking ⬅️➡️ Through Grief
Overcoming Miscarriage Miscarriage is one of the most common yet least openly discussed experiences in pregnancy. Medically, miscarriage is defined as the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks, and it occurs in an estimated 10–20% of known pregnancies. Despite how frequently it happens, many women experience miscarriage quietly and often without the support that…
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Understanding a Missed Miscarriage: A Doula’s Guide to Recovery
Learn what a missed miscarriage is, how it’s diagnosed, and how to heal emotionally and physically with support from a doula. Always consult with your healthcare provider.
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Facing Your Due Date After a Pregnancy Loss
By L.A. Loss & Abortion Doula A due date can remain on your mind long after the pregnancy has ended. It may be written in a calendar, attached to a season, or connected to plans you had begun to make. You may want to mark it. You may want an ordinary day. You may not…