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Pregnancy Test & Options Counseling
For most women, the first visit to our center is to determine whether or not you are pregnant. During this appointment you will meet one on one with a trained client advocate. After a brief medical history, a nurse or your advocate will perform a pregnancy test. Our tests are laboratory rated urine tests which means you don't have to worry about a blood draw, and you will have the results within minutes. (While PRC’s pregnancy tests are generally 98-99% accurate within 7-10 days after conception, this is only a test for the presence of the pregnancy hormone. We recommend a follow-up test with a physician, as only a licensed physician can diagnose pregnancy.)
If your pregnancy test is positive, your advocate will offer information regarding all your options for pregnancy, emphasizing the value of scheduling a free Limited Ultrasound with the Ultrasound Nurse to assist you in the decision making process. You will have the opportunity to explore the pros and cons of all your options, take all the time needed to ask whatever questions you have and learn about the comprehensive community network of resources and referrals available to you. *
Limited Obstetric Ultrasound
If you are uncertain about which choice to make regarding your pregnancy or are thinking about abortion, we recommend that you have a free Limited Ultrasound to answer some of these questions regarding your pregnancy: How far along am I? Does my pregnancy appear viable (the baby has a heartbeat)? Is my pregnancy growing inside the uterus? The Ultrasound Nurse can also answer questions you may have regarding elective abortion.*
The PRC offers limited ultrasound examinations for purposes of confirming an intrauterine pregnancy, detecting fetal cardiac activity and estimating gestational age. (Our ultrasounds are not for the purposes of diagnosing or detecting any medical problem or condition for the baby or client.) Your client advocate will discuss the possibility of ultrasound during your initial testing or consultation appointment and can schedule an ultrasound appointment for you.
Resources & Referrals Because we specialize in assisting women with unplanned pregnancies we have established many connections in our community with helpful resources. Everything from help getting medical coupons to referrals to health care providers to housing to clothing and diapers. If there is a free or low cost service related to women's health, pregnancy, birth or parenting in our area, we know about it and can help you find the support you need!
Birth & Baby Preparation Classes We know as your pregnancy progresses you start to think more about the upcoming birth and what it will be like to care for a baby. Our goal is to teach you the skills you need to have a good birth experience and succeed in the first few months as a mother. We want you to feel confident and relieve your fears. If the father of the baby will be involved, our classes will show him how to be supportive and helpful. Click here to learn more about our classes and register online!
Maternity & Baby Boutique When you attend any of our classes you earn credits (called baby bucks) to spend in our boutique. There are many new and gently used items available such as: baby clothing, maternity clothing, diapers, blankets, books, toys, swings, strollers and furniture. We receive donations to the boutique daily so there are always plenty of new items available.
