Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment?
An appointment is not required. We do welcome walk-ins however to ensure that you are seen promptly, you may want to call ahead and make an appointment @ 536-2111.
What are your hours?
Most of the time our hours are as follows: Mon. closed /
Tues. 3-7 / Wed. Thurs. Fri. 11-4 / closed weekends.
How much will it cost?
All of our services are free and confidential.
Where are you located?
We are located on Highland Street in Plymouth, within walking distance of Plymouth State University and Plymouth Regional High School. Visit our Contact Us page for directions.
What kind of pregnancy test is it?
We provide a complimentary laboratory quality urine pregnancy test as a service to women. Our tests, according to the manufacturer, are 97% to 99% accurate in comparison with other commercially available qualitative visual hCG tests. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone secreted by the developing placenta shortly after fertilization, can be detected as early as 7 days before your first missed period. We do not need a first morning urine specimen to do the test.
What if the test is positive?
As with any unexpected or crisis situation, you may be facing difficult choices requiring hard decisions. But don't rush into these life changing decisions, take your time and educate yourself. Single parenting, marriage, abortion, or adoption? Our desire is to provide you with a caring, compassionate client advocate who will listen to you. Our advocates can offer you relevant information to help you make the best choice... an informed choice... one you can live with!
If our nurse determines that your test is positive we can provide you with a free ultrasound to confirm your pregnancy. Statistics show that 25% - 30% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Knowing if your pregnancy is viable (there is heartbeat & the baby is in the uterus) is important information you need to have no matter what decision you are considering regarding your pregnancy.
Should you discover that you are actually pregnant, you do have choices. Don't rush. Take some time and explore your options. We can help.
What if the test is negative?
An unexpected pregnancy can be very scary so when the test is negative and your period has started, it can be a great relief. The crisis has past and many promise to "never let it happen again!". This promise can be fulfilled in two ways - through abstinence (or secondary virginity) or by contraceptive use.
Contrary to what you may beleive, not everyone your age is having sex. Abstinence is an option that thousands of young people are choosing every day.
Some women become more intent on using contraceptives to prevent future pregnancy and continue being sexually active. Few understand that women may still get pregnant even when using the pill or other forms of birth control, not to mention the high incidence of sexually transmitted diseases.
See the Sexual Health page for more info.
