Help! I think I’m pregnant, what do I do?!
Sister, if I were sitting across from you, I’d sit close and put my arm around your shoulder … and together, we’d first take in a big breath. (sidenote: taking in deep breaths is like a reset – facts!)
Then we’d take the guesswork out of your question and get you a home pregnancy test.
Pregnancy tests can be taken in the privacy of your own personal space, discretely in a public restroom, and/or in the safety and security of your local health department, health clinic, and/or pregnancy center.
Here at Davie Pregnancy Care Center, it is our passion to walk alongside of you during this overwhelming, questionable time. Whether you walk in during service hours or call to set up an appointment, one of our staff or volunteers would meet with you and administer a free pregnancy test. Together, we’d read the results. Whether positive or negative results, we would discuss what resources are available at DPCC and/or in the community based on your unique needs.
If your pregnancy test reads positive …
Consider retesting and/or schedule an appointment with a health care professional to verify the pregnancy. Ultrasounds can be completed at the 5 weeks 5 days gestational mark. At Davie Pregnancy Care Center, we offer free and confidential ultrasounds every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month via Mobile Ultrasound Unit.
Facts: Did you know that a baby’s heartbeat is detected after 5-6 weeks after conception? Baby’s heart begins beating 22 days after fertilization.
If your pregnancy test reads negative …
Continue to monitor your potential symptoms, your menstrual cycle, and consider retesting after some time has passed. It’s always best practice to follow up with a health care professional to verify pregnancy results. To prevent future unwanted pregnancies, consider what family planning and birth control options are available.
Experiencing an unexpected, unplanned pregnancy is also a great opportunity to do a self-check and reflect on your personal relationships, health, sexuality, lifestyle, and goals for the future. If the potential of having an unplanned baby became a reality, how would that affect your world? Oftentimes, these opportunities give us the chance to reevaluate and change what and where we are currently.
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KNOW YOUR OPTIONS
Parenting
Becoming a parent can be overwhelming, especially when it is unplanned. DPCC offers several programs to help educate and support parents. The Just Earn While You Learn (JEWYL) program can assist you with the practical, and emotional needs you have during and after your pregnancy.
As you attend classes and meet your specific goals, you will be eligible to receive access to our in house boutique to hand select items for your baby such as: childcare items- large & small, children’s clothing up to size 2T, and other needed items such as diapers and wipes.
DPCC will also provide you with personal recommendations for other community resources that are personal to your individual situation.
We are here to help you realize that you are stronger than your circumstances.
Adoption
Adoption is one of the most selfless decisions you will ever make. There are many forms of adoption that you can choose from: closed, semi-open or open adoption. DPCC can provide the resources needed to assist you in determining what is right for you and your child.
Abortion
Abortion is a surgical or medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. The decision to parent or not to parent can be overwhelming. You are not alone. A Davie Pregnancy Care Center trained staff or client advocate can go over all your options with you. We will also review a Health and Safety Checklist to ensure that you have enough information to empower you in your decision. Please be sure to review some of the information provided on abortion health and safety.
TALK TO SOMEONE
Our desire is for you to feel safe as you confide in one of our staff or trained advocates. We are here to help YOU! For over 24 years, Davie Pregnancy Care Center has been offering non-judgmental support, as we assist women who find themselves facing an unplanned pregnancy.
We provide factual information and truthful answers. However, no matter how your boyfriend, husband, parents or friends react, it is important to know your options and make your own decision. Please call or text us today at 336-760-3680 to schedule an appointment.
Davie Pregnancy Care Center does not perform or refer for abortion procedures.