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The Women's Pregnancy Center is a resource for women and men with pregnancy related needs, offering a safe and confidential place where you can take your time considering all of your options. An unplanned pregnancy may be scary, but Women's Pregnancy Center can help you remove the fear and confusion through our free services and non-judgemental atmosphere. Remember, being informed empowers you to make the best decision for your pregnancy.


So what are your options? If your pregnancy test is positive, you have choices. Before deciding on a particular option, gather all the facts. Call us for an appointment and you can talk through your options in a safe, confidential environment.


Help is Available

Facing an unexpected pregnancy can seem overwhelming. That is why knowing where to go for help is important. Talk to someone you can trust - we have caring people available to help you through this difficult time.

At Women’s Pregnancy Center, we do not provide or refer for abortions. We will, however, provide you with accurate information regarding abortion procedures and their possible side-effects. Abortion is a serious medical procedure that can affect your physical and mental health. It could affect the rest of your life. The right to choose includes the right to know.

 
   
 

What should I know about fetal development?

Conception: The egg is fertilized by a sperm and they form one cell smaller than a grain of sugar. This one cell contains the plans for every detail of the baby's development, including sex, hair and eye color, height and skin tone.

Day 5-9:  The embryo implants itself into the uterine wall.

Day 21-24:  The baby's heart begins to beat.

Week 3:  The brain, spinal cord and nervous system develop.

Week 8:  All body systems are present. The lungs are forming, brain waves are recorded, muscles work together, and reflexes are present. The baby begins to respond to touch, can feel pain, and can move, kick, swim, jump & stretch.

Week 10:  The body is complete. Changes after this are primarily in size, rather than appearance.

Month 3:  Shows the lung and brain growth largely completed. The baby can hear, suck her thumb, and her fingers can grasp objects. Her fingerprints are already evident. The baby can even wrinkle her forehead.

By End of Month 4:  The baby is 8 to 10 inches long and weighs a half-pound or more. Her heart pumps 16 gallons of blood every day and her mother can now feel her moving.

Months 5-6:  The baby grows to be about 12 inches long and has a chance to survive outside the womb.

Months 7, 8 & 9:  The baby uses the 4 senses of vision, hearing, taste and touch. She can recognize her mother's voice. Eyelids open and close, eyes look around.

By End of Month 9:  The baby normally weighs 6-9 lbs. and is now ready for birth.