If you suspect you are pregnant, it is important that you find out as soon as possible. Putting it off and waiting to do anything because you are scared is understandable, but it will not make it go away. You can get a free pregnancy test at the Women’s Center and once you get the result you can decide what to do from there. If your pregnancy test is negative, then you may want to take some time to educate yourself about the various methods of birth control so that you won’t have to go through such an experience again. The clinic can offer you completely confidential counselling so that you can talk about your experience and learn about the best pregnancy prevention methods for you.
A positive pregnancy test will mean you have some difficult decisions ahead of you. Finding out they are pregnant is a confusing and stressful time for many women, but the important thing for you to remember right now is that you have choices. You will be offered a free ultrasound at the Women’s Center to determine how far along in the pregnancy you are, and then you can sit down and talk to a counsellor about your options and what you would like to do.
One important step here is that you understand all of the options available to you so that you can make an informed decision. While we live in a time when many people advocate for a woman’s right to choose, that is not necessarily the choice for everyone. There are abortion alternatives available as well, and yes, it is your choice as to what you will ultimately do. No one at the Women’s Health Clinic Cook County will force you to choose to do one thing or the other. The main concern is for your health and well being, and doing what is right for you.
With what you are going through right now, you do not need to feel like you are being judged or looked down upon in any way. You need care that is confidential, compassionate and completely without judgement, and that is what you will get at the Women’s Center.
