When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

Wondering whether you’re pregnant can be stressful, especially if you weren’t planning to be. What’s more, typical pregnancy symptoms can indicate other health conditions. Receive the facts you need with pregnancy testing. Women’s Care Center Parkersburg offers...
Can Women Die if They Can’t Have an Abortion?

Can Women Die if They Can’t Have an Abortion?

Abortion laws nationwide can be confusing, and a state’s laws can change quickly with the stroke of a pen. In West Virginia, a licensed medical professional may perform an abortion if, in their “reasonable medical judgment,” the embryo or fetus is nonviable, the...
Can You Still Get an Abortion in West Virginia?

Can You Still Get an Abortion in West Virginia?

When the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, power was returned to individual states to determine their own abortion laws. Shortly after this significant decision, West Virginia passed legislation banning elective abortion.  Women cannot obtain an...
Does the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Affect WV?

Does the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Affect WV?

The overturning of Roe v. Wade altered abortion laws in many states. At the time of this writing, abortion is banned in West Virginia, except in some instances, which include:  Saving the mother’s life If the pregnancy is a result of incest or rape If the pregnancy...