CPC | The Big Questions

4230 Vista

Pasadena, Texas

77504

713-944-1730

The Big Questions...What to ask potential clients

So, you think you may be pregnant....

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be experiencing strong feelings of fear, confusion and anger. You may be wondering what you are going to do. Perhaps there are well-meaning people in your life giving you advice - some good, some not-so-good.

You need to take some time and sort things out. Facing an unplanned pregnancy is hard, but there are positive options. You must remember that your decision will affect several lives, not just your own. We want to help you understand all your options so you can make an informed decision. The Community Pregnancy Center is here to help you through this difficult, confusing time.

Take the time to think things through. Investigate all options. Make an informed decision. Do what is best for you, and your baby.

To help you sort things out, we have a couple of basic questions to ask you. We are trying to provide as much information as possible, so we've included hyperlinks to additional information on each subject. Just click on the underlined words to learn more.

First of all, are you sure you're pregnant?

As a woman, there are many stages that your body goes through during your lifetime. At each of these stages, your body chemistry (mainly your hormones) changes. Sometimes those changes can be hardly noticeable, but sometimes they are life-changing. They can cause mood swings, mental/emotional issues and health issues.

On the flip side, life changes can bring stresses that can cause changes in your hormones. For a woman, that can mean an upset in her monthly periods. Periods can become so heavy that they're life-threatening. Periods might also stop altogether for a while.

There are several conditions/ situations that could cause pregnancy-related symptoms like missed periods, weight gain, nausea, etc.:

puberty

stress

medications/drugs

eating disorders/extreme weight gain or loss

hormonal imbalances

menopause

If you're not sure whether you are pregnant or not, you should have a pregnancy test. Our Center offers FREE, CONFIDENTIAL self-administered pregnancy tests 4 days a week. Until you can verify your pregnancy through a conventional pregnancy test, try one of the interactive on-line tests that assess the probability of pregnancy.

If your pregnancy test is negative, you probably still need to see your doctor to assess your health and determine the cause of your symptoms. If your test is positive, you should visit an appropriate health care provider, like an OB/GYN. Your doctor may request an ultrasound exam to confirm the status of your pregnancy. This information is important whether you are considering abortion or continuing with your pregnancy. It is also part of the pre-abortion counseling you can receive at the Community Pregnancy Center.

Secondly, if you are pregnant, do you know your options?

You have several options available to you. Counselors at the CPC can walk you through all of the options and help you discover the one that best fits your life and your needs. Above all, remember that you are special. You deserve to know and understand all that is happening to your body and all the options that are available to you. Don't just jump at the first solution that arises. It may not be what's best for you or your baby. Some solutions seem to take care of present circumstances, but in the long run, they could cause even bigger problems.

ask questions ..... get answers

be informed ..... think it through

one decision ..... many lives

make an informed choice