Speaking Less and Listening More to Women
Options for Women has been listening to women for almost 40 years. Learn why we believe it is important to speak less and listen more when it comes to helping women with their unplanned pregnancies.
Resources
We’re On Your Side
Right now you may be staring at your phone not sure if you should call or text Options. What would you say? How would you find the right words to ask for help? * Ruby felt all choked up inside when she called to make an appointment. Like you, she didn’t know where to start.
Top 10 Reasons for Calling Options
Who are you going to call when you think you might be pregnant? Here are the top 10 reasons why you should call Options for Women first.
The Moody Blues and Unplanned Pregnancy
Finding out you’re pregnant when you don’t want to be can be a real buzz kill and give you a case of the blues, otherwise known as a bad mood. A bad mood has the potential to spill over into all areas of your life, trapping you in a cycle of negativity. Moods can cause
Cruising Past the Curves of Accidental Pregnancy
Wouldn’t it be great if something like a Pavement Ends sign magically appeared at crucial moments in your life to warn you when things were about to get rough? A sign would give you some time to brace yourself for what’s coming just before you hit the gravelly road and the bumps. You might even
Talking it Over is Better than Suffering in Silence
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.3″] You know that moment. When you find out you are pregnant and you don’t want to be. Your first impulse is to google abortion and to make an appointment at a clinic that pops up on your cell phone or tablet. Done. But then doubt sets in. This isn’t me, you
Why Options is Your Go-To Place for Unplanned Pregnancy
Wow! I can’t believe the heartbeat sounds so strong! Hearing the first sounds of life during an ultrasound was a revelation to Stephanie, an Options client who was considering abortion. Before her Options ultrasound, Stephanie* thought she would have an abortion but when she left, she wasn’t so sure. Hearing her baby’s heartbeat and learning
What’s Your First Response to Your Unplanned Pregnancy?
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.3″] Your period is late. Your hands shake as you tear open the home pregnancy test and your heart pounds in your chest while you wait for the results. Two lines appear. To be sure, you take another test with the same results. Just as your stomach takes a flying leap into
How Options Can Improve Your Vision
Options for Woman will help you see your pregnancy through the lens of empowerment instead of crisis so you can make a confident decision. We’ll help you to find clarity and peace about your decision with information about your body, your health, and your pregnancy, without pressure.
The Abortion Pill / Is it as Simple as it Sounds?
The Abortion Pill isn’t as simple as it sounds. Why having an ultrasound before you decide is a good idea.
Pregnancy Testing
If you suspect you may be pregnant, you should speak with a trusted medical provider or pregnancy clinic. By discussing the best time to test and confirming your results with a quality pregnancy test and ultrasound, you can be sure of the results and begin planning your next step.
Ultrasound
Ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves to receive information that can be seen as an image on a screen. Determine what choices you have with an ultrasound. An ultrasound will alert you of any possible complications. It is an important step of the pregnancy confirmation process, as it confirms three different aspects of your pregnancy.
Mobile Unit
We offer pregnancy confirmation services at our Mobile Unit! Here is more about our pregnancy services, provided at no cost to you and completely confidential. If for some reason you can't come to us, we can come to you with our mobile unit.
