Pregnancy
Although
most people regard birth as a joyous event, pregnancy is something unexpected.
Regardless of whether a pregnancy is planned or unplanned, wanted
or not, both men and women may experience a wide range of emotions
-- anxiety, fear, embarrassment, entrapment, guilt, sadness and
doubt.
Signs and Symptoms
- Absence
of menstrual period
- Breast
tenderness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Change
in appetite
- Fatigue
Common Concerns and Background Information
Concern:
"My boyfriend and I were having sex last night, and the condom
broke. Is there anything I can do now?"
Information:
The Campus Health Service's Pharmacy offers Plan B "Emergency Contraception." Students may take this
if they have unprotected intercourse (due to rape, method failure
or lack of contraception) within the last 72 hours, ideally within the firs 24, but it can be taken up to 120 hrs after the unprotected intercourse. It may be purchased over the counter if you are age 18 or older.
Concern:
"I think I may be pregnant. What should I do?"
Information:
Students can be directed to the Women's Health Clinic at Campus
Health, Planned Parenthood, a county health clinic, a private physician
or a women's clinic for testing and guidance. Early diagnosis is
valuable and encouraged. If the student is pregnant and decides
to keep the baby, she should begin prenatal care immediately.
Concern:
"I'm pregnant and in my first trimester. I feel nauseated all
the time and I'm having trouble staying awake in class because I'm
so tired."
Information:
Pregnant women tire easily, especially in the first and third trimesters.
Instructors may need to be flexible with a pregnant student and
make special arrangements to accomodate her needs.
WHEN IN DOUBT, REFER TO:
Women's
Health Clinic, Campus Health Service
(520) 621-6512
We
Offer:
- Diagnostic
services and limited counseling
- Referrals
for prenatal care, abortion and adoption are available upon request
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