April Take Courage Retreat

April Take Courage Retreat

At the end of April 2023 our Client Advocacy team, trained volunteers, and Pastor Matt Magee, of Oak Grove Church – Cedar Rapids, facilitated a weekend retreat for post-abortive women and men. Pastor Magee thoughtfully shares the goal of the retreat, importance of this time, curriculum utilized, and outcomes witnessed.

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Meet the Family: Sara Atour

Meet the Family: Sara Atour

Sara Atour is a client, “Mommies can Graduate” scholarship awardee, and now intern at Bridgehaven. She is in her final semester at Kirkwood Community College and will graduate with an associate degree in human services. She shares, “The reason I chose Human Services as my career path is because I love helping people and improving the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. I like to help people and find suitable resources for their needs by providing support and personal assistance.” 
Sara speaks three languages, loves God’s Word, and is incredibly gifted in interpersonal care. We are thrilled to be hosting her for her field experience, and to see her career blossom.  

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Sexually Transmitted Infections: Causes and Treatment

Sexually Transmitted Infections: Causes and Treatment

Often the terms Sexually Transmitted Infection and Sexually Transmitted Disease are used interchangeably. But there are key differences. Learn about the causes and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections, why it matters, and where to receive care.

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What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

An ectopic pregnancy is located outside the uterus. When this type of pregnancy occurs, it can be scary, life-threatening, and eventually very painful. That’s why safety measures are in place to help protect your health and safety. To confirm you do not have an...

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What Is an Ultrasound?

What Is an Ultrasound?

An ultrasound is a device used for imaging and giving medical professionals visuals of different body tissues; it has been around for over 60 years and is a gold standard for imaging during pregnancy. Ultrasound imaging is considered a safe and effective method for...

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How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?

How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?

Pregnancy tests are sensitive to a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin or hCG. This hormone is produced rapidly at the beginning of pregnancy and may be found in blood and urine. When enough of this hormone has built up, a pregnancy test will indicate a...

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Top 5 Pregnancy Symptoms

Top 5 Pregnancy Symptoms

Missed period Frequent Urination Fatigue Nausea or food aversions Breast/nipple sensitivity What Should I Expect? Pregnancy symptoms can sometimes mimic symptoms of other conditions. For this reason, it’s important to see a trusted provider or pregnancy center to...

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When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?

If you’re currently experiencing common symptoms of early pregnancy, it’s a good idea to start thinking about taking a pregnancy test. However, as tempting as it may be to take it right away, you may want to wait a few days to get the most accurate results.  How Do...

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3 Things to Know if You’re Considering Mail-Order Abortion

3 Things to Know if You’re Considering Mail-Order Abortion

Medication abortions (also known as the abortion pill) account for about half of the abortions performed in the US, and a large reason is due to the convenience and privacy this option gives. Now that the FDA has approved for the abortion pill to be prescribed without...

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What is Abortion Recovery?

What is Abortion Recovery?

You took a home pregnancy test. As you saw the two lines indicating a positive test result, you may have been filled with an incredible mix of emotions. Maybe even the ones which made you fearful and wanting to find a way out, a quick fix. This wasn’t in the plan. Out...

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What is the Abortion Pill?

What is the Abortion Pill?

Almost half of the pregnancies in the US are unplanned, so if you find yourself dealing with an unexpected pregnancy, you are definitely not alone in your situation. Perhaps you are a student living at home, or you’re not sure how your partner will respond to the...

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What is Prenatal Class?

What is Prenatal Class?

You weren’t expecting that line to turn pink. Maybe you never wanted to be pregnant or thought it would be further down the road for you.  At Bridgehaven, we want you to know that no matter your circumstances, we are here to walk alongside you through your pregnancy...

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What’s Right for Me: Parenting, Adoption, or Abortion?

What’s Right for Me: Parenting, Adoption, or Abortion?

In today’s world, you have choices for an unplanned pregnancy. For most people, that sounds quick, simple, and logical. But to those facing an unplanned pregnancy, it lacks compassion, hope, and help. Bridgehaven understands the weight of these choices and is prepared...

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What Are the Different Types of Abortion?

What Are the Different Types of Abortion?

I Think I Might be Pregnant. Now what… An unplanned pregnancy can catch you off guard. However, all good stories have many ups and downs, and this unplanned pregnancy might have you at a crossroads, offering you a choice in how you write or rewrite your story. With...

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Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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MONDAY: 10AM-5PM
TUESDAY: 10AM-5PM
WEDNESDAY: 10AM-5PM
THURSDAY: 10AM-7PM
FRIDAY: 10AM-4PM
Closed on Saturday and Sunday.

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