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How Could the Heartbeat Protection Act Change Abortion Laws in Florida?
The Florida governor’s recent signing of the Heartbeat Protection Act could change Florida’s current 15-week abortion ban to a 6-week...
First Coast Women's Services
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Can I Still Get an Abortion in Another State if I Live In FL?
With the passing of the Heartbeat Protection Act, abortion in Florida could soon be illegal after six weeks. As of May 25, 2023, the law...
First Coast Women's Services
May 30, 20232 min read

Can You Still Have an Abortion After the Florida Heartbeat Bill?
Yes, you can still get an abortion in Florida through fifteen weeks of pregnancy as of May 24, 2023. However, Governor Ron DeSantis...
First Coast Women's Services
Apr 27, 20232 min read

Is Abortion My Only Option if I Don’t Want to Be Pregnant?
Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be scary, but abortion is not your only pregnancy option. There are two other options : parenting and...
First Coast Women's Services
Mar 27, 20232 min read

Will FL Medicaid Pay for the Abortion Pill?
If you are trying to find a solution for an unplanned pregnancy, the cost of abortion may be a critical factor as you consider all your...
First Coast Women's Services
Jan 26, 20232 min read

Do I Have to Tell My Partner I Want an Abortion?
When dealing with an unplanned pregnancy , a significant stress factor may be sharing the news of your pregnancy with your partner. If...
First Coast Women's Services
Dec 22, 20222 min read

What are the Abortion Restrictions in FL?
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, states have determined individually whether abortion access will be available or restricted in...
First Coast Women's Services
Nov 22, 20222 min read


How Do I Get an Abortion in Florida?
If you saw two pink lines on a positive pregnancy test and were not trying to get pregnant, you were likely caught off guard. Abortion...
First Coast Women's Services
Nov 1, 20222 min read

Why Talk to Us About Abortion?
Any serious medical procedure can seem daunting. If you are trying to decide if an abortion is the best option for your unplanned...
First Coast Women's Services
Sep 29, 20222 min read

Can You Still Get an Abortion in FL?
If you are a Florida resident and facing an unplanned pregnancy, the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade probably has you wondering what your...
First Coast Women's Services
Aug 25, 20222 min read


Does the overturning of Roe v. Wade Affect FL?
The recent historic overturning of Roe v. Wade has left many people with questions about how their abortion access will be affected...
First Coast Women's Services
Jul 20, 20222 min read


What Are the Mental Health Effects of Abortion?
Abortion can be a controversial topic, but for the sake of women’s well-being, it’s important to address all the potential risks of...
First Coast Women's Services
Jun 28, 20222 min read


Three Differences Between an Abortion Clinic and a Pregnancy Center
When you are in need of pregnancy services, it can be intimidating trying to navigate which organizations to trust. The cost of pregnancy...
First Coast Women's Services
Jun 13, 20222 min read


What are the Different Types of Abortion?
Depending on the stage of your pregnancy, there are two different abortion options: medical abortion and surgical abortion. A medication...
First Coast Women's Services
Jun 8, 20222 min read


3 Reasons to Visit a Pregnancy Center Before Getting an Abortion
If you are currently pregnant and looking at all your options, a pregnancy resource center is a great place to start. For starters, it...
First Coast Women's Services
Mar 29, 20222 min read


Medication and Surgical Abortion. What’s the Difference?
You are confronted with a hard decision to make. We understand that an unexpected pregnancy can be stressful and overwhelming. You are...
First Coast Women's Services
Feb 21, 20222 min read


5 Facts About the Abortion Pill You Need to Know
Are you considering taking the abortion pill? Maybe an unplanned pregnancy seems scary right now, or you feel surrounding pressures to...
First Coast Women's Services
Jan 24, 20222 min read


What are the Mental Health Effects from Abortion?
According to The Mayo Clinic , “about twice as many women as men experience depression.” Are mental health effects on women from abortion...
First Coast Women's Services
Dec 14, 20212 min read


3 Things to Know If You Are Considering Mail-Order Abortion
Mail-order abortion seems like a simple, convenient way to have an abortion. “Take the pills and then you will be on your way.” While it...
First Coast Women's Services
Nov 20, 20212 min read


What Are the Signs of an Incomplete Abortion?
If you recently had an abortion, or if you are considering having an abortion, it’s understandable that you want to be aware of possible...
First Coast Women's Services
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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