Let's Get Real
Pregnancy
So you think you may be pregnant or you know you're pregnant! If you??ve had sex in the past month and your period is late, it is possible that you could be faced with an unplanned pregnancy...feeling scared or alone? You don't have to be.
If you have not confirmed your pregnancy, but have symptoms, such as a missed period, nausea, swollen breasts, or unusual fatigue, The Pregnancy & Resource Centre we can offer you an on-site free self-administered pregnancy test,. The most obvious sign of pregnancy is a missed period; however pregnancy can be detected as early as ten days after conception, before the first period is missed. Our testing checks for the pregnancy hormone hcg (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) in your urine.
FEAR FACTOR:
Fear of the unknown can literally shake you to your very core!
This isn't happening to me! I'm not ready to be a parent!
Will my boyfriend be involved?
How do I tell my parents about this?
How can I afford to support myself and a new baby?
Is there anyone out there that I can talk to about this?
What am I going to do now? So, who can you trust enough to talk with that can understand exactly what you're going through?
FACT:
What you don't need ... Accusations, lectures, or simplistic advice to make a quick decision and "get on with life."
What you do need ... Kindness, caring and practical assistance. You have a right to know what your options are and what help is available. The world says that it's your choice, but most women don't want to make that choice alone. You need support now more than ever. Support doesn't mean silence. Ultimately, you will have to decide what choice you are willing to live with. No one else has the power to do this for you. Right here, right now you need someone to be both honest and straight with you, someone that can give you all the facts. If an unplanned pregnancy is happening to you, then you are the one who will ultimately have to live with the outcome of your decision. The situation you are now facing has life-long consequences for you. It is important for you to gather as much accurate information as possible.
We're About Choices.
Choice is liberating. Choice empowers us. Real choice means that you are aware of your options. The Pregnancy & Resource Centre will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision. We recognize and respect that the Choice is yours to make. Pregnancy under the best of circumstances can be frightening, so unexpected pregnancy can be very, very overwhelming. Others have been where you are now and have made it through. You can do it too. You are welcome to bring a friend along to your appointment for support if you choose. We will take the time to listen to your concerns and talk honestly with you about your options. You will find the information; support and acceptance that you need to make the decision that is right for you, It's your choice!
"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple." -Dr. Seuss