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Am I Pregnant in Central New York - Online Test

Willow Network

3 days ago3 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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Adoption: An Empowering Pregnancy Choice in Central, NY

Willow Network

Nov 183 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 213 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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What Are the Most Common STDs and Their Symptoms?

Willow Network

Sep 162 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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Supporting a Friend or Partner Facing an Unexpected Pregnancy

Willow Network

Aug 142 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 122 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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4 Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Boyfriend or Partner to Your Appointment

Willow Network

Jun 142 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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Prioritizing Your Health: Why Quitting Vaping During Pregnancy is Essential

Willow Network

May 154 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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Beauty From Ashes | Life After Sexual Assault

Willow Network

Apr 183 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 183 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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Five Characteristics of a Healthy Dating Relationship

Willow Network

Feb 73 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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My Abortion Story…and How I Found Healing

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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Choosing Between Adoption and Abortion | Kara’s Story

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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How My Unplanned Pregnancy Changed My Life: Second Chances and New Beginnings

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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What If I'm Pregnant and Unsure If I Have an STD?

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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From the Abortion Clinic to a Pregnancy Center: My Pregnancy Choice

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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What NOT To Do When a Friend Is Experiencing an Unexpected Pregnancy

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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Love, Lust, and Attraction…and the Difference Between the Three

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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When PMS Symptoms Are Signs of Pregnancy

Willow Network

Apr 19, 20233 min read

When PMS Symptoms Are Signs of Pregnancy

Am I pregnant, or is this my period? Learn more about how to tell the difference with Willow Network.

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Willow Network

Mar 16, 20233 min read

Is Plan B considered the abortion pill?

If you are looking for information about Plan B, the abortion pill, abortion clinic procedures, and what your pregnancy options are right...

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