If you are pregnant, you have more options than you think. Our caring staff will discuss all your options with you, without judgment. All the resources we provide are completely objective and we’ll provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision regarding your pregnancy.

The only thing Women's Center of EC asks, is that you bring a photo ID.

Because we care about your health and wellbeing, your appointment with us is completely free and confidential. You do not need to bring any form of payment or health insurance with you to your appointment, just a photo ID.

Because each woman and each pregnancy is unique, symptoms may vary. However, the most common sign of pregnancy is a missed period. If you have missed a period, it’s best to make an appointment for a free pregnancy test at our center. Other common pregnancy symptoms include fatigue, nausea, bloating, darkening of the nipples, cramping/spotting, and frequent urination.

During your appointment, we collect a small sample of urine. A urine pregnancy test detects the presence of hCG, which is a hormone associated with pregnancy. If hCG is detected in your urine, that means you have a positive test.

Over-the-counter pregnancy tests can be accurate, but often women take them too early or don’t follow the directions carefully. Even if you have taken a home pregnancy test, confirm your results with free pregnancy testing at Womens Center EC

After you have received a positive pregnancy test, it may be time to get a limited obstetric ultrasound. An ultrasound can diagnose pregnancy, determine how far along you are and detect a fetal heartbeat.

Yes. All our medical services are provided by licsened medical professionals. Women's Center of EC medical professionals on staff include:

Medical Doctor

Registered Nurses

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Most STIs do not exhibit unique symptoms, and most symptoms can be mistaken for other illnesses. That’s why it’s important to get tested after unprotected sex. Waiting too long to get tested and treated for an STI puts you and your partner at risk for severe health complications.

Yes! We’ve mentored thousands in healthy relationship building skills. Relationships can be hard but we are here to help.

Whether you are a woman or man facing an unexpected pregnancy, you don’t have to go through it alone. You both should have an open discussion regarding your options and make an informed decision together on what to do moving forward. We can help facilitate these conversations and provide you with the information you need

No one is a parenting expert, but that doesn’t mean you can’t provide your child with love and support. We offer parenting classes to help you learn the ins and outs of being a good parent during each stage of your child’s life. Call or text us today to learn more about our free parenting program and how it can benefit you.

If you live in another community and are not sure if you can make it to our Center, consider visiting our Mobile Care van, which schedules travel to communities throughout the state.

The “Abortion Pill” or RU-486 is a combination of two drugs, Mifepristone and Misoprostol, which, when taken together, cause loss of pregnancy. The first pill cuts off the supply of progesterone, which is essential to fetal growth, while the second pill induces labor to empty the contents of the uterus. Symptoms may include severe cramping, heavy bleeding for the next 12 hours, and nausea or vomiting.

There are different types of surgical abortion procedures, depending on whether you are in your first or second trimester of pregnancy.

This surgical procedure is used throughout the first trimester of pregnancy. Most first trimester surgical abortions are performed using this method. Local anesthesia is typically offered to reduce pain, however, sedation may also be available.

For very early pregnancies (4-7 weeks LMP) a thin plastic tube is inserted into the uterus. It is attached to a manual or electric vacuum device which is used to suction out the embryo. Later in the first trimester, the cervix needs to be opened wider because the fetus is larger. A curette may also be used to scrape any remaining fetal parts and blood clots. This is usually painful, so a local anesthetic is typically injected directly into the cervix beforehand.

Serious physical complications are infrequent with early surgical abortion, but are significant if they occur, which may include bleeding, infection, incomplete abortion and allergic reaction to medication.

Most second trimester abortions are performed using this method. Local anesthesia, oral or intravenous pain medication and sedation are commonly used. General anesthesia may be used, if available.

Second-trimester abortions use the dilation and evacuation approach, requires the cervix to dilate overnight using laminaria or Dilapan (surgical sticks that help expand the cervix). Once the cervix is dilated, both suction and gynecological tools are used to suck and scrape the contents of the pregnancy out of the body.

Incomplete abortion with retained tissue is one of the more common complications (causing infection). Other risks include heavy bleeding, blood clots, and damage such as a torn cervix, punctured uterus or injured bowel. Infection may cause scarring of the pelvic organs.