What is Pregnancy?
The Pregnancy Resource Center provides Intervention for crisis pregnancy including:
Free pregnancy tests
Free ultrasounds (some restrictions apply)
Medical information
Referrals for medical care and social services
Referrals for adoption and housing
Pregnancy begins at fertilization, which is the uniting of the male sperm with the female egg. During sexual intercourse, millions of sperm are ejaculated through the man’s penis into the woman’s vagina. The sperm move through the opening of the cervix to the uterus and into the fallopian tubes, guided by cervical fluid (mucus).
Although extremely [...]
The UterusThe uterus is a hollow muscular female reproductive organ also referred to as the womb. It is shaped like an upside-down pear and located in the lower pelvic region between the hips. Two fallopian tubes are attached at the top on either side of the uterus. At the bottom, the cervix opens into the [...]
Each month, a master gland in a woman’s brain sends out a series of hormones (natural chemicals) to start, balance, and coordinate her entire reproductive system. These hormones stimulate the ovaries to release one of the 40,000-400,000 eggs, which have been present since birth-far more than will be needed during childbearing years. Hormones also thicken [...]
Before tests confirm pregnancy, a woman may experience a number of physical and/or emotional signals, causing her to suspect she is pregnant.
Breast tenderness or enlargement, nipple sensitivity
Frequent urination
Tiredness or fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Feeling bloated
Cramps
Decreased or increased appetite
Feeling moody or more emotional
A lighter or shorter period than usual
A missed menstrual period
Most of these symptoms are subjective and [...]
Administering a pregnancy test is an objective way to determine whether the symptoms being experienced are caused by pregnancy. Women who call or visit the center thinking they may be pregnant are candidates for a free pregnancy test to verify whether they may be pregnant.
Two types of pregnancy tests are available. The first is a [...]
You Are Pregnant!
If the thought of having a baby is a little frightening to you, you are not alone. Most parents-to-be find themselves experiencing moments of incredible joy alternating with feelings of doubt.
Most pregnant women have mood swings, caused by hormonal changes. Don’t be alarmed. Maintaining a positive mental attitude during your pregnancy is important…not [...]