Finding out you’re unexpectedly pregnant can feel like a lot to process, especially when your mind starts racing with questions about what comes next. You might be thinking about school, work, your relationship, your health, or how to tell someone. Sometimes the hardest part is being undecided when others are already encouraging abortion. You deserve support and space to process.
Brazos Pregnancy Center offers free, confidential pregnancy services, including walk-ins for pregnancy testing, ultrasounds after a confirmed pregnancy test, STI testing, and options counseling.
Walk in for pregnancy testing or schedule an appointment to talk with a trained client advocate who is ready to listen.
Start with Clear Medical Information
A reliable pregnancy test can confirm whether you are pregnant, and an ultrasound can clarify key details about your pregnancy, such as how far along you are, whether the pregnancy appears viable and progressing (through a detectable heartbeat), and whether it is located inside the uterus.
This information can also help identify concerns such as early pregnancy loss (miscarriage) or an ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most often in a fallopian tube. Ectopic pregnancy can become life-threatening if the tube ruptures and causes internal bleeding.
Having clear medical information can make it easier to know what support you may need and what next steps are available.
Explore All the Options
You deserve to understand all options before making a decision, especially when other voices feel louder than your own. The three main options include:
- Parenting: Brazos Pregnancy Center provides educational resources, including prenatal and parenting classes, and practical support through Baby Bucks and the Baby Boutique as you prepare for pregnancy and the early months of parenting.
- Adoption: If adoption is something you want to learn more about, the center can explain different adoption plans (open, semi-open, and closed) and connect you with trusted adoption agencies. In Texas, open adoption agreements are not legally enforceable.
- Abortion: Brazos Pregnancy Center can provide factual information about abortion procedures, timelines, and possible risks, so you can understand what this option may involve.
Connect with Emotional and Practical Support
Support during this time can come from various places. In addition to support at Brazos Pregnancy Center, you might:
- Talk with a trusted friend or family member who can listen without judgment.
- Bring your partner or a support person to an appointment.
- Ask about pregnancy resources like prenatal classes, parenting classes, and fatherhood mentoring.
- Seek community support for housing, healthcare, childcare, or financial concerns.
STI testing can also be an important part of protecting your health during pregnancy. Brazos Pregnancy Center provides testing for infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, and more.
Having a few trusted supports in place can make it easier to process information and take the next step with a clear mind.
Take the Next Step
When you are undecided, the most helpful support often includes both clear information and a calm space to talk things through. Brazos Pregnancy Center offers a supportive place to ask questions, understand your pregnancy, and explore your options. A compassionate client advocate can also connect you with resources and support as you consider your next steps.
Reach out to Brazos Pregnancy Center today.
Brazos Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions.