Laminaria (a type of seaweed that expands when moist) is used to dilate the cervix over a two-day period.  On the third day, the membranes are ruptured.  An ultrasound is used to locate the lower extremities.  The doctor then uses large forceps to grasp a leg, and pull it down into the vagina.  After the... Read More about Dilation and Extraction »

The Right to Choose Includes the Right to Know Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) gives accurate clinical information about abortion procedures along with risks and side effects. PRC does not make a financial profit on abortions PRC does not perform abortions PRC does not refer for abortions PRC wants YOU to be EMPOWERED to: Have accurate information... Read More about Abortion »

Unlike many decisions in life, the consequences of a decision to abort are permanent and serious. You are doing the right thing by becoming informed. Women who abort are seldom warned of the possible consequences—a serious violation of medical ethics. You may be asked to sign a consent form at the clinic before having an... Read More about Your Rights »

Before you determine which abortion procedure to review, you need to know the following information. Read More about Decision Making Process »

Before 14 Weeks Chemical Abortions Surgical Abortions After 14 Weeks After 22 Weeks Courtesy: Frontlines Publishing 2004 72 Ransom Ave NEG Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616.248.4300 Read More about Abortion Procedures »

You have a right to know all of your options and any other information that might affect your decision to have an abortion, but if you don’t ask the doctor for this information you may forfeit that right. Here are some important issues you will want to discuss before you sign a doctor’s consent form.... Read More about Patient Safety and Information »

As with any medical procedure, there are risks involved including: Physical Emotional Spiritual Read More about Abortion Risks »

If you have clear evidence that you have a positive there are decisions you must make: Carry the Pregnancy to Term (have the baby) When carrying the baby to term, there is help available for: Finding medical care Getting insurance to pay for the medical bills Referrals for other needs More information on these services... Read More about Explore Your Options »

A pregnancy test determines if you have HCG (a pregnancy hormone) in your urine. If the test is positive for HCG, this would indicate pregnancy. It usually takes two weeks after conception for the level of HCG to be high enough to show positive on a urine pregnancy test. At the Pregnancy Resource Center, we... Read More about Am I pregnant? »

Gestational age is the medical term used to measure fetal age.  It is calculated from the first day of your last period.  A full-term pregnancy is approximately 40 weeks.  To roughly calculate your gestational age, you can add 7 days to the first day of your last period then subtract 3 months.  To get a... Read More about If I am pregnant, how far along am I? »