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Women's Health Blog
Be informed and empowered to live your best life.


Willow Network
Feb 52 min read
How I Ended Up at an Abortion Clinic After a Sexual Assault
Few things are more powerful than sharing your story. For survivors, our stories are more than just stories of pain; they are examples of...
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Willow Network
Jan 214 min read
From Abortion to Parenting- Scott's Story
Most days begin like any other, but there are the rare, trajectory-defining ones that split our lives into a before and after. The words...
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Willow Network
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Am I Pregnant in Central New York - Online Test
Am I pregnant? As you can see, it’s one of the most commonly Googled questions. But if we dig too much, Google or WebMD sometimes can...
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Willow Network
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Adoption: An Empowering Pregnancy Choice in Central, NY
An unexpected pregnancy can be one of the many reasons why life gets complicated. Perhaps this is not the right time for you to start a...
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Willow Network
Oct 21, 20243 min read
Answering Women's Most Asked Pregnancy Questions at Willow Network in Liverpool, NY and Central NY
As women, few things cause more pause and reflection than a possible pregnancy. The very thought can evoke an array of emotions and, with...
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Willow Network
Sep 16, 20242 min read
What Are the Most Common STDs and Their Symptoms?
Because many STDs do not show symptoms, you may not even know you are infected. Below are some of the most common STDs and the...
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Willow Network
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Supporting a Friend or Partner Facing an Unexpected Pregnancy
Be Part of The Decision You've just learned that she might be pregnant, and you're likely experiencing a mix of emotions. It's natural to...
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Willow Network
Jul 12, 20242 min read
No Shame. No Judgment. Just Care.
An unplanned pregnancy may feel like a taboo subject to most, but not here. No matter what circumstances you face, one thing you will...
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Willow Network
Jun 14, 20242 min read
4 Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Boyfriend or Partner to Your Appointment
As a woman, few things will rock your world more than double lines on an at-home pregnancy test. Navigating the complexities of an...
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Willow Network
May 15, 20244 min read
Prioritizing Your Health: Why Quitting Vaping During Pregnancy is Essential
As women, few things cause us to pause, reflect, and consider our overall health and well-being more than when staring at a positive...
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Willow Network
Apr 18, 20243 min read
Beauty From Ashes | Life After Sexual Assault
Life often doesn’t go as planned. When Kia separated from her husband of six years and had to start a new life with two boys, she already...
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Willow Network
Mar 18, 20243 min read
7 Questions to Ask If You're Pregnant
If you’re pregnant or think you might be, we know it can be filled with uncertainty, even if your pregnancy was planned. We want to help...
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Willow Network
Feb 7, 20243 min read
Five Characteristics of a Healthy Dating Relationship
Love is in the air! It’s February, which means stores are bursting with bouquets of roses, boxes of Godiva, and toddler-sized stuffed...
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Willow Network
Dec 13, 20235 min read
My Abortion Story…and How I Found Healing
Classic southern coastal living is how I was raised. I spent most of my youth amongst the dunes, marsh grass, and boardwalks of...
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Willow Network
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Choosing Between Adoption and Abortion | Kara’s Story
From my earliest memories, I always felt like I was on a journey, bouncing from home to home due to my parents' remarriages and my...
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Willow Network
Oct 17, 20232 min read
How My Unplanned Pregnancy Changed My Life: Second Chances and New Beginnings
“This couldn’t be happening again,” I thought when I started feeling nauseous for the third morning in a row. I was a week late, and I...
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Willow Network
Sep 14, 20232 min read
What If I'm Pregnant and Unsure If I Have an STD?
While we advocate for getting tested any time you have had unprotected sex or changed partners, ruling out an STD if you are pregnant or...
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Willow Network
Aug 14, 20234 min read
From the Abortion Clinic to a Pregnancy Center: My Pregnancy Choice
The night I took my first pregnancy test, I had already been a mother for ten weeks. I couldn't believe I had let it happen or comprehend...
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Willow Network
Aug 9, 20232 min read
What NOT To Do When a Friend Is Experiencing an Unexpected Pregnancy
“Help! My friend thinks she’s pregnant.” It’s a common message or call around here. We get that you can feel just as lost if someone you...
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Willow Network
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Love, Lust, and Attraction…and the Difference Between the Three
“I love you.” My boyfriend’s words hung in the air for what seemed like an eternity. What should I say? We’d only been dating for a...
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