If you’ve recently discovered you’re pregnant or think you might be, it’s natural to have questions about what comes next. One of the most important steps early in pregnancy is scheduling an ultrasound. At Pregnancy Help Center, we offer no-cost, limited obstetrical ultrasounds following positive pregnancy testing. All scans are performed by a registered nurse
When you’re nervous about a possible pregnancy, understanding your options can feel urgent. You may have heard of the abortion pill and the morning-after pill, but these two drugs work in very different ways. Before taking any drug that impacts your reproductive health, confirm whether you’re pregnant and how far along you are, known as
If you’ve recently had unprotected sex, you may be feeling anxious and wondering how soon you can take a pregnancy test. While it’s natural to want answers right away, the timing of a test makes all the difference in getting an accurate result. You can always schedule a no-cost appointment at Pregnancy Help Center for
Only about 2% of all pregnancies are ectopic, but having one is extremely dangerous. Plus, if you are considering abortion for your unexpected pregnancy, abortion methods do not end an ectopic pregnancy. Your healthcare provider must treat it differently. Determining if your pregnancy is one of the 2% is essential to protect your health and
If you’re considering adoption for your unexpected pregnancy but are concerned about your privacy, you may want to consider a semi-open adoption instead. With a semi-open adoption, you still communicate with the adoptive family and your child, but it isn’t direct contact. In June, we examined open adoption. Let’s look at the difference between an
Adoption is more flexible than many realize. Today, women create adoption plans that best meet their adoption hopes and desires, but it comes with some complexities, too. Keep reading to learn more about whether you will still have a relationship with your child if you place them for adoption. You can also visit Pregnancy Help
If you’re thinking about using abortion pills—mifepristone and misoprostol—you must first understand how Missouri law treats their use, what medical risks may arise, and how Pregnancy Help Center can support you. Medical Consequences: Are the Abortion Pills Safe? Medical abortion often leads to heavy bleeding—sometimes passing blood clots the size of a lemon—and intense cramping.
If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy and feel unsure about parenting or uneasy about abortion, adoption may be an option worth exploring. It’s a deeply personal decision that takes thought and courage, but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. At Pregnancy Help Center, we provide a private, supportive space where
While it’s not guaranteed that you will pass an existing STD to your child either during pregnancy or birth, there’s a chance you could if you do not seek treatment and prenatal care. Sexually transmitted infections or diseases (STIs/STDs) are a result of bacteria, parasites, or viruses. They spread through sexual contact of any kind
As of May 2025, the Missouri Supreme Court has put a total abortion ban back into effect. The state is cracking down on medical professionals who violate the abortion law in any way. Keep reading to learn about the criminal and civil penalties for performing an abortion in Missouri as of the current May 2025