Parenting Classes

Most pregnancy centers offer parenting classes. You don’t have to parent all on your own, especially as a first-time parent! Pregnancy centers offer a wide range of parenting programs, and education, so you can be prepared to parent. The parenting education is at no cost to you.

Earn While You Learn Parenting Classes

We’re here to help you take the time to address your parenting concerns and find the resources you need. Many people who want to parent may have questions about single parenting, co-parenting, marriage, continuing their education, financial stability, and other topics.

Pregnancy centers offer free parenting education and resources at the pregnancy center for anyone who wants to participate, and you can even join their “Earn While You Learn” Parenting Program.

You will love this mentoring program! This is a longer-term opportunity to participate in the Earn While You Learn program. Earning “Mommy Bucks” and/or “Daddy Bucks” as you go. You can spend your bucks on items in the “Baby Boutique” for your pregnancy or your baby such as diapers, baby items, and clothes as well as maternity items.

Pregnancy Centers Are There For You

Welcoming a child into the world means a lot of changes. Some are big, some are small. Some are exciting, and others are scary. You don’t have to prepare for parenting alone. We can help you become the best parent you can be. Contact your local pregnancy center to sign up for this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Do I need an appointment at a local pregnancy center?

Answer: Walk-ins are welcome. However, it is best to make an appointment to minimize your office wait time.

Question: How much do pregnancy centers charge?

Answer: All services are free and confidential.

Question: What should I expect when I visit my local pregnancy help center?

Answer: Upon your arrival, a friendly receptionist will guide you to meet your client advocate. This advocate will offer you a judgment-free space to talk, followed by essential information and a pregnancy test. In the event of a positive test result, a dedicated medical professional will perform a limited ultrasound to verify the pregnancy’s viability and estimate the age of the fetus.

Question: How long after sex does it take for a pregnancy test to work?

Answer: Pregnancy tests can be performed 7 to 10 days after conception. A client with a negative result may be invited to return within 2 weeks for a repeat test if she has not had her period.

If you have taken a home pregnancy test, you may want to confirm results with a laboratory-quality test at your local pregnancy center. These pregnancy tests detect HCg levels within 7 to 10 after conception.

Question: Will you tell anyone about my visit to the pregnancy center?

Answer: Pregnancy centers maintain a rigorous privacy and confidentiality policy. Clients’ information is safeguarded against unauthorized disclosure, respecting their right to privacy, except in instances mandated by law. This includes situations necessary for public health, preventing harm to the client or others, or in specific circumstances where the use or disclosure of information is justified without prior consent, such as in cases of abuse reporting or suicide/homicide prevention.

Question: When should I schedule an appointment at the pregnancy center?

Answer: High-quality, medical-grade pregnancy tests are capable of detecting pregnancy from the first day after your initial missed period. We advise scheduling an appointment if you’ve missed a period, have any queries related to pregnancy, or suspect that you might be pregnant.

Question: How far along do I have to be to get a free ultrasound?

Answer: After an initial consultation with a client advocate, many pregnancy centers offer on-site ultrasound scans. These limited ultrasounds are conducted by a licensed nurse sonographer or a registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS) and are subsequently reviewed by a licensed physician. The purpose of an ultrasound is to confirm the viability of the pregnancy and to establish the gestational age.

Question: I already know I’m pregnant and I want an abortion, what’s next?

Answer: It is advisable to have an ultrasound to confirm the viability of your pregnancy and to ensure it is located within the uterus, as 20% to 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Moreover, the ultrasound helps in determining the stage of your pregnancy, which is essential in making an informed decision about the type of abortion procedure you may consider. Many pregnancy centers offer a limited ultrasound free of charge.