Ultrasound is a diagnostic scan that views the inside of your body via images on a screen. Healthcare providers use ultrasounds for various purposes, including monitoring your developing pregnancy and providing important details. Understanding how an ultrasound works can help you know what to expect when pregnant. And if you’re experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, Life’s
Your health should be the priority when you’re navigating an unplanned pregnancy. It can be easy to start weighing your options, but you must protect your well-being and confirm critical details first. Before deciding, you should verify information like your pregnancy’s location. Some women experience an ectopic pregnancy—a life-threatening condition that requires treatment. A limited
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
