1. POSITIVE might not mean PREGNANT.
Have you taken a home pregnancy test? Did it say positive? You still need a doctor to confirm a viable, intrauterine pregnancy. (This means the fetus is implanted in the uterus, not the fallopian tubes and has a heartbeat.) Just because a pregnancy test is positive, doesn’t mean the pregnancy is healthy. About 1 out of every 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage.
At ComfortCare, women receive a complimentary ultrasound to confirm that the pregnancy is located where it needs to be and that the fetus has a heart beat. The ultrasound can also determine how far along the pregnancy is. For a listing of all ComfortCare services, click Home above.
Medical information is power.
2. STD means STOP.
Have you been tested for an STD? Even if you’ve only had one partner, there is a risk that you could carry a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). STD’s affect any pregnancy decision. For example, a woman who has Chlamydia at the time of an abortion has a 25% chance of contracting PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) within 4 weeks of the procedure. PID is dangerous because it can cause damage to the effected reproductive organs. If left untreated, it can escalate into lifelong medical complications.
If a woman decides to carry to term, untreated STD’s can be transferred to the baby during delivery. All women should be tested for STD’s regardless of their pregnancy decision. At ComfortCare limited STD testing is conducted without charge and referrals for comprehensive testing can be made. You can make an appointment today for STD testing.
Education is freedom.
3. There are OPTIONS.
When you’re staring at a positive pregnancy test, it can seem like all options are gone. It can feel overwhelming. But you are strong. With the right medical information and non-judgmental support, you can make the best decision for you.
ComfortCare is staffed with pregnancy options specialists, available to discuss abortion, adoption and parenting. The most cutting-edge information is given in a supportive, objective setting. Nurses and patient advocates are available to listen to your situation, your hesitations and your concerns. To ask a question to our nurse manager, click here.
Support brings independence.
Sponsored by ComfortCare Women’s Health, a non-profit medical clinic empowering women to make healthy life choices.
ComfortCare believes in an integrated helping approach, considering aspects of physical needs (the body), emotional needs (the head) and spiritual needs (the heart). Women of all economic, social, racial and faith backgrounds are welcome. Find out more about ComfortCare Women’s Health. (Go to Homepage.)
Out of a desire to empower women- doctors, nurses, midwives and trained volunteers donate hundreds of hours to ComfortCare patients. This allows all services to be complimentary. Make an appointment today.