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‘I’m too young to be pregnant!’ might have been the first thing that popped into your head as you stared at a positive pregnancy test in your hand. You may be feeling inexperienced, unprepared, or worried about how a baby fits into your future work or school plans. The father of your baby may no longer be in your life. Or, you may not know which of your partners is the potential father of the pregnancy. We offer a safe, confidential environment for women of any age facing uni

“I can’t afford a baby.” “My life is really unstable right now.” “Another child would make things too hard.” “I’m too old to start over with another baby.” We hear clients share these same thoughts frequently. Women come to us facing an overwhelming number of hurdles when they discover they’re unexpectedly pregnant. Often, another pregnancy seems impossible because children are already in the home, or the baby’s father is no longer in the picture. Many of our clients face hom

Your girlfriend is pregnant, and you immediately launch into panic mode — "What are we going to do?" or "There's no way I can afford a baby!" While it's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed in the situation you're in, take a deep breath and remember you're not alone! The great news is, there are plenty of resources and options available to help you during this time. When it comes to finances and insurance, it can be tricky to know what's covered, what's not, and how your girl

Myth: Pregnancy medical clinics are only interested in “saving the baby.”Fact: At LWC we are pro-woman. One of our main reasons to work with each mother is to help her look at all of her options so she is empowered to make a choice she can live with. We know that all three options (parenting, adoption, and abortion) carry with them long-term consequences. Our client has a decision to make, and we endeavor to assure that she has complete information to make that decision.Myth:

Free Ultrasounds Liberty Women’s Clinic offers all services free of charge, including limited OB ultrasounds. One of the most important things you can do when you become pregnant is to receive an ultrasound exam to confirm the viability (living, progressing) of your pregnancy. A Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound, or limited OB ultrasound for short, can provide this vital information about your pregnancy. If your pregnancy test result was positive and an LWC nurse offered you an

Abortion Pill Reversal Is Possible Abortion pills may seem like the easy answer to an unplanned pregnancy: take a combination of two drugs and end your pregnancy. Other names for this type of abortion are self-managed abortion, at-home abortion, or self-induced abortion. But what if you take the first of the two drugs and then change your mind? No one can make you complete a chemical abortion against your wishes, including your parents or boyfriend. Get Help As soon as poss

If the results of your at-home pregnancy test are hard to read, you might be wondering if you’re actually pregnant. A limited obstetrical (OB) ultrasound establishes whether a pregnancy is viable by identifying a heartbeat, determines if the pregnancy is intrauterine (in the uterus), and how far along you are. Liberty Women’s Clinic may be able to offer you a limited first-trimester ultrasound, when appropriate, after a nurse consultation.This service is free to you and will

Are you a high school student studying from home this school year? Are you spending more time with your boyfriend and think you might have an STI? Learn why it’s crucial for women to have their STIs treated, and how LWC provides free limited STI testing and medication for you and your partner(s).What is an STI?An STI (sexually transmitted infection) may be caused by unprotected sex as well as skin on skin contact.A person can have an STI and show no symptoms, so it’s importan

An unplanned pregnancy for some women might mean adjusting the budget a bit and making a few life changes to account for a new addition to the family. However, for others, an unplanned pregnancy seems to only mean one thing — an unplanned abortion. Without health insurance and the means to care for a child, many women feel forced to choose abortion, even if they have a desire for a family. Here at Liberty Women’s Clinic, we recognize that women facing unplanned pregnancies a

An unintended pregnancy is an overwhelming situation. The first thing to know if someone is pressuring you to get an abortion is: no one can make you get an abortion. As the pregnant woman, you have three options to choose from: Adoption: At LWC, we consider adoption to be a gift of love originating from a choice that is unselfish. Adoption has changed significantly over the years, with a spectrum of involvement and privacy choices now available. It is also an option that may

Whether planned or unexpected, you may have come across our website in search of answers to the questions below. Liberty Women’s Clinic offers many services and resources, but a quick summary of our top services are pregnancy testing, STI testing and treatment, limited OB ultrasound, and pregnancy options information. All of our services are at no cost to you.​So what can you expect from your appointment at LWC? DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT? Appointments are necessary due to COVI

Liberty Women's Clinic Free STI Testing and Free Pregnancy Testing If you think you’re pregnant and don’t know where to turn, consider a pregnancy resource center near you, like Liberty Women’s Clinic. PRCs offer a wealth of vital support to women and many offer certain medical services at little to no cost. Why pay for STI testing or pregnancy tests when there are free options? Care Net , a pregnancy center network, released a new report in August that found 1,100 of its a

​The whole world right now is in a bit of a panic. Can you relate? Not only are you stressing about COVID-19, but now you just found out you’re pregnant and you’re not sure about what to do. Now what?We’re here for you! Take a deep breath and give the next few paragraphs a read for some peace and information that may help you make your pregnancy decision based on facts, not fear. Pregnancy options You’re safely quarantined anyway. Take this opportunity to research your option

Unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion? Let’s take a look at medical and surgical abortions and see how they compare. It is important to know what to expect in both procedures in order to prepare yourself. One fact medical and surgical abortions have in common is that neither happen in just a day. Both require multiple visits to an abortion clinic, or teleconferencing with an online provider. Depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy will determine which abo

While the gift of time is priceless when making a big decision, it’s also important to consider the various outcomes to the “forever” decisions you are considering making. Be informed and think through all possible outcomes before coming to a decision. Look at all the details of how this decision could impact you not just today, but a week, a year, or even 20+ years from now.Ask yourself, how long will this crisis last? Look at each possible outcome.For example, a woman learn

Becoming a parent is a life-changing event. Not only does your carefree life seem to disappear, but now you have to keep another human alive. Although this all may sound scary, and to be honest it can be, we don’t want you to walk alone in your journey. Having a baby will affect you and your future; but as many parents have shared with us, this does not have to be a bad thing. So how will having a baby affect you and your future? Babies cost a lot of money. Although there are

Are you freaking out? Fear of the unknown is very real. It’s a time when you begin asking yourself questions you never imagined asking. What will my parents think? What will my friends say? How would I even be able to afford a baby?When facing an unplanned pregnancy, we can find ourselves feeling so clueless and alone. But, the decision of abortion, adoption, or parenting doesn’t have to be a decision made without information and resources. Several of the staff and volunteers

Abortion Regret If you regret your abortion, you are not alone. Abortion was supposed to be a quick fix, the only way to keep your life on track, but the memories won’t stay buried. You made your choice, but you had no idea how that choice would affect you. Signs of Abortion Regret Maybe you suffer from depression, eating disorders, or an increase in drug or alcohol use. Do you have thoughts of suicide, difficulty sleeping, flashbacks, or a loss of self-esteem? Do you avoid

Unplanned Pregnancy Is Common Many women face unplanned pregnancies in the U.S., and in fact nearly half of all pregnancies that occur each year are unplanned. An unplanned pregnancy may have left you wondering what to do. Maybe now you regret the decision to have an abortion, but no one ever mentioned you may regret it. Abortion Happens You are not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 women have had an abortion by the age of 45. Many articles you may come across online state that the major

At Liberty Women’s Clinic, there is no shame in being a ‘birth mother.’ Placing a child for adoption may be the healthiest, safest option for some women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy; but, terms like ‘giving up’ or ‘releasing’ a child can make this choice sound like neglect. This is simply not true.It is important to understand all the different options available to you as a birth mother. You have the ability to choose the future family for your baby and the type of re