Think you might be pregnant? You have options.
If you are wondering whether or not you’re pregnant, your mind is probably racing with questions. It’s common to feel confused, scared or overwhelmed.
We're here to help you through your situation, not to judge. We understand that you are the only one who can make a decision about your body. We want to offer you the accurate information you need to make the best decision you can. We provide information on all your options in a safe, comfortable and confidential peer counseling setting as well as ongoing pregnancy support. In addition we can provide you with trusted community referrals for things such as housing, legal advice, professional counseling, medical help and financial assistance.
The first step to take to see if you might be pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. Common symptoms of pregnancy include a late or missed period, tender or swollen breasts, frequent urination, fatigue, and nausea.
Contact us now to come by for your free self-administered pregnancy test.
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Need to know about emergency contraception?
If you’ve recently had unprotected sex or the condom broke, you might be feeling anxious about the possibility of pregnancy. Maybe you’re considering emergency contraception such as the morning after pill but have questions about how these medications work or their safety.
Commonly sold as Plan B One-Step®, Next Choice®, or ella®, emergency contraception may reduce the chance of pregnancy. These medications are reported to work in one of several ways: stopping ovulation, blocking sperm from joining with an egg, or preventing a fertilized egg from implanting—some may consider this an early abortion. These do not prevent the spread of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and there are potential risks and side effects to be considered.
Read more information about the morning-after pill or ella.
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Considering an abortion?
Scared. Pressured. Trapped. If a baby is not in your plans right now, it’s possible you’re feeling at least one of these emotions—and abortion might seem like the best way out.
Your feelings are valid; this is a big decision. There are at least three options available to you. Each option will have immediate and long-term impacts on your life. Read more information about abortion.
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Parenting
Choosing to continue your pregnancy and to parent can be challenging. With the support of caring people, parenting classes, and other resources, many women find the help they need to make this choice. The Pregnancy Resource Center of Stanly County offers free services designed to assist you in your parenting decision, such as:
- Clothing & furnishings for mother and baby
- Referrals for existing community services
- Referrals for alternative housing
- Ongoing counseling and friendship
- 24 hour help-line
- Information and support for men in relation to pregnancy issues
- Help in managing family relationships during pregnancy
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Adoption
Each year more than 50,000 American women lovingly place their baby in an adoptive home. This decision is often made by women who first thought abortion was their only way out. Adoption can be a loving option for birth mother, baby and adoptive family.
We can assist you in knowing more about the adoption process, how to contact an adoption agency, and what your legal rights are in making an adoption plan.
The Pregnancy Resource Center of Stanly County is not an adoption agency, but we can give you several
references for adoption agencies within the state of North Carolina.
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Struggling with how to tell your parents or family?
Contact us to talk or meet with a peer counselor that you can listen to your concerns and guide you through this situation.
Get help now. Call us at 704.983.2100 or visit our contact page. |
