If you suspect you are pregnant, your first step is to take a pregnancy test. At SouthWest Options for Women, our urine pregnancy tests are 99% accurate. Plus, a member of our medical team administers the test to ensure correct results.
At-home pregnancy tests are reliable, but you must follow the directions carefully. Experts recommend repeating the test to determine if you get the same result. Why not get free pregnancy testing at SouthWest Options for Women? Schedule an appointment today.
There’s a Possibility You Aren’t Pregnant
Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage, and most of those occur within the first 12 weeks. Because it takes a woman’s body time to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels, it is possible to get a positive pregnancy test after a miscarriage.
How do you ensure you are actually pregnant? You can verify your pregnancy by getting an ultrasound.
Free Ultrasound
You can receive a free ultrasound from SouthWest Options for Women after you get a positive result on one of our pregnancy tests. An ultrasound provides additional information about your pregnancy:
Am I pregnant, or have I miscarried?
By detecting a fetal heartbeat, an ultrasound can determine whether you are still pregnant or if you have miscarried.
How far along am I?
Through various measurements, an ultrasound technician can determine precisely how far along you are in your pregnancy.
Is the pregnancy located in the uterus?
Although rare, some pregnancies implant and grow in the wrong place. Your pregnancy should be located safely in your uterus. If not, you could have a life-threatening health condition called ectopic pregnancy. An ultrasound determines the location.
Determining Your Next Step
Once you have confirmed you are pregnant, it’s time to discuss your options. You have three: choose to parent, make an adoption plan, or have an abortion.
Choose to parent
Many factors determine whether you are ready to parent. We can discuss your situation, offer referrals to community resources, and explain the education and material support we provide. With determination and assistance, parenting is possible.
Make an adoption plan
Misunderstanding surrounds adoption today. Expectant mothers or birth mothers are the ones who make all the decisions now. They choose the potential adoptive parents and the future they hope their child will have. We can offer referrals to reputable, licensed adoption coordinators.
Have an abortion
Having an abortion is a major medical decision. We encourage you to learn about the various procedures, side effects to expect, and potential physical and emotional risks before you take this step. Although we do not provide or refer for abortion, we can give you factual, medical-based information.
Get Answers From SouthWest Options for Women
Before making any decisions, come to SouthWest Options for Women for free pregnancy testing, an ultrasound, and a consultation to discuss your next steps. We’re here for you.
You can schedule an appointment online or by calling (952) 938-4496. Then, you can get the verification and information you need to make a confident choice.
SouthWest Options for Women does not provide or refer for abortions.