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My girlfriend is pregnant. Now what? Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut offers mentorship and support for men, so you can take your next steps with confidence! Support For Men We're here to help. Schedule an Appointment My Girlfriend is Pregnant… Now What?! Once she’s missed a period, everything can change—fast. Although she makes the final decision, most women really care what their partner thinks. Here are a few tips to help you make a decision you both agree on: Let her know how important she is to you. Don’t pressure her to make a decision or check out emotionally. Commit to exploring your options together and getting whatever help you need to strengthen your relationship. Let her know you’re there for her, each step of the way. Start by offering to go with her to her pregnancy testing appointment. Once the pregnancy has been confirmed, explore your pregnancy options together. Communicate openly about your feelings and consider which option might be best for you as a couple. Listen to her thoughts and feelings. Ask her about her hopes or fears regarding abortion, adoption, and parenting. It may also help to get advice from someone you both trust! Schedule an Appointment Support for Men in Willimantic, CT Neither of you is in this alone. Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut offers mentorship and support for men, so you can take your next steps with confidence! Give us a call at (860) 576-8072 or schedule your free appointment today. All services are confidential and free of charge! Schedule an Appointment

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At the Women's Center of Eastern CT we are here to help answer questions and provide the support you may need to make an informed decision about your pregnancy. You are not alone We're here to help. Schedule an Appointment Online Scheduler At the Women's Center of Eastern CT we are here to help answer questions and provide the support you may need to make an informed decision about your pregnancy. Select a location, day, and time that works for you. Once the appointment request is accepted and scheduled, we'll send a confirmation to you via email or text. Don't see a schedule that works for you? Give us a call/text @ 860-576-8072 to set up an appointment or start a conversation.

Explore your pregnancy options at Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut! We're here to help you make an informed and empowered decision! Know Your Worth Know Your Options Abortion Adoption Parenting Get All the Informationyou can. Facing an unexpected pregnancy can seem overwhelming but you have the right to choose the outcome. Remember, empowerment comes when you find the resources and inner strength necessary to make your best choice. No matter what option you are leaning toward, our caring and knowledgeable staff can give you resources and information on all your options, without judgment. One of the important resources we offer at the Women's Center is the Decision Aid. The Decision Aid is a vital tool designed to help you walk through the decision-making process of your pregnancy options: abortion, adoption and parenting. You'll have the opportunity to process and discuss all these options, as well as identify any benefit or risk of any potential decision made. Our trained medical staff and Client Advocates can provide you with accurate education and relevant information to help you make an informed choice. If you are a significant other of a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy, we are here for you, too. While ultimately it is her decision, you can help support you support her, in expressing to her how you feel about the situation. We offer a variety of free classes and counseling to support anyone throughout the pregnancy decision process. As you explore your options, go ahead and make your free and confidential appointment to discuss your next steps today.

At the Women's Center, we provide a safe place to help you find the support you need, through community resources and peer to peer experience. We offer topic specific programs, designed to meet you where you are and help guide you through the steps of your journey. You are not alone We're here to help. Schedule an Appointment Women's Center Support and Groups At the Women's Center, we provide a safe place to help you find the support you need, through community resources and peer to peer experience. We offer topic specific programs, designed to meet you where you are and help guide you through the steps of your journey. Peer Counseling Private and confidential conversations with our experienced client advocates, trained to listen and help you navigate some of your next big steps around pregnancy related issues. Parenting Education A monthly education and support group designed to encourage and develop you to be the best parent you can be, by connecting you to area resources as well as teaching practical tips and skills. Support for Men Neither of you is in this alone. Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut offers mentorship and support for men, so you can take your next steps with confidence! Learn More... . Carried A 8-week support group to help facilitate healing in the grieving process of a miscarriage. This group runs twice a year. Abanon An 8-week support group working towards recovery from a past abortion by exploring your story and emotions. Groups are available online and in person. Savanon An 8-week support group working towards healing from past sexual abuse by exploring and processing your story and emotions. Groups are available online and in person. Professional Counseling Services We can provide referrals and in some instances, financial assistance to professional licensed counselors in our area. Schedule an Appointment

Considering the abortion pill in Connecticut? Visit our website to get the facts. Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut is here to help you make an informed and empowered decision. How Does the Abortion Pill Work? The abortion pill (also known as medication abortion) actually consists of two pills: mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone is taken first. It cuts the supply of the hormone progesterone to the embryo, which is needed to maintain the pregnancy. Without a steady supply of progesterone, the embryo stops growing and eventually dies. Misoprostol is taken 24-48 hours later. This medication makes the uterus cramp and expel the fetus, which ends the pregnancy. Ultrasound How Late Can You Take the Abortion Pill? The abortion pill is only FDA-approved for up to 10 weeks from your last menstrual period[1]. If you take the abortion pill later on in your pregnancy, the risk of serious complications increases. You may need emergency surgery to stop heavy bleeding or complete the procedure if it fails or is incomplete. Request Your Appointment Is Abortion Legal in Connecticut? Currently, abortion is legal up until viability in Connecticut. Exceptions can be made after viability to preserve the life or health of the pregnant woman[2]. Viability refers to the point in pregnancy when a fetus is developed enough to survive outside the womb with medical help, which occurs at approximately 24 weeks of pregnancy[3]. Click here to learn more about why you should get an ultrasound before an abortion. Ultrasound Abortion Pill Information in Eastern CT When your pregnancy test comes back positive, it can be easy to panic. Don’t let fear make the final decision for you. Get the care and support you deserve at the Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut. We offer free pregnancy resources, so you can make an empowered decision for your unplanned pregnancy: Free pregnancy tests and Free ultrasounds A safe, non-judgemental place to explore your pregnancy options and share what’s on your mind Give us a call at (860) 576-8072 or request your free appointment today. All services are confidential and free of charge. Request Your Appointment Please be aware that the Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut does not provide or refer for abortion services. Sources FDA. (2023, September 1). Questions and Answers on Mifeprex. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/questions-and-answers-mifeprex Public Act No. 22-19. Connecticut General Attorney. (2022, July 1). https://cga.ct.gov/2022/ACT/PA/PDF/2022PA-00019-R00HB-05414-PA.PDF Breborowicz, G. (2001, January). Limits of fetal viability and its enhancement. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11753511/ Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (2023, March 23). Mifeprex (Mifepristone). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/mifeprex-mifepristone-information

You may have more questions than answers about parenting – and that’s okay! We’ve helped thousands of young women and men just like you. Call now to learn more! Know Your Worth Know Your Options Abortion Adoption Parenting Parenting We get it—the idea of parenting may feel overwhelming. Perhaps you want to be a parent, but… You have other goals that you want to accomplish. You feel like you don’t have the support you need. You just don’t know where to start when it comes to parenthood. Whatever your situation, you’re not alone. Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut provides free parenting resources to help you confidently prepare for parenthood. We’ve got you covered with: Education on pregnancy, childbirth, infant care, parenting, and healthy relationships Community referrals for support services Material assistance Emotional support as you navigate your first year Other services available upon request You are not alone on this journey! Get the support you need, and gain confidence in yourself to be the best parent you can be—all at Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut. Schedule an Appointment Free Parenting Classes, Resources, and Support Explore your options at Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut to decide if parenting is the right choice for your future. We offer free parenting classes and resources to help you take your next step! Give us a call at (860) 576-8073 or schedule your appointment online today. Schedule an Appointment

Considering adoption in Connecticut? Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut is here to help you make an informed decision! Make an appointment today. Know Your Worth Know Your Options Abortion Adoption Parenting Considering Adoption in Connecticut? Get the Facts! Adoption is a selfless and sometimes difficult road. But, you don’t have to walk it alone. Women's Center of Eastern Connecticut is here to support you, each step of the way. We would be happy to connect you with our trusted adoption partners. They will educate you on your rights as the birth parent, and help you create an adoption plan—all on your terms. To consider whether adoption is right for you, start by asking some questions. Schedule an Appointment What are the Different Types of Adoption? What is Open Adoption? In an open adoption, the birth parent(s) can continue to communicate with the child and the adoptive family after the adoption is finalized. This can range from emails or phone calls to in-person visits, depending on the closeness of their relationships. What is a Semi-Open Adoption? In a semi-open adoption, the birth mother and adoptive family can maintain contact with each other after the adoption is finalized. They send pictures and letters to each other on a set schedule. Communication is managed by the adoption agency. What is a Closed Adoption? In a closed adoption, the adoptive family receives only the medical and social history of each birth parent and their family. The birth mother can select the adoptive family based on non-identifying profiles, but is not expected to communicate with them before or after the adoption is finalized. Do I Get to Choose the Adoptive Parents? Yes. As the birth mother, you decide what you’re looking for. You can narrow it down to race, values, religion, and even personality traits. Can a Birth Mother Change Her Mind? In Connecticut, birth mothers have 48 hours to change their minds about the adoption after the child’s birth[1]. Start Your Adoption Journey at Women’s Center of Eastern Connecticut Our compassionate team is here to answer your questions and give you the support you deserve, so you can make an empowered choice for your pregnancy. If you would like to learn more about adoption in Connecticut, give us a call at (860) 576-8073 or schedule your appointment online today. Sources How to Adopt in Connecticut. Considering Adoption. (2024, March 1). Retrieved from https://consideringadoption.com/adoptions-by-state/how-to-adopt-in-Connecticut/ Schedule an Appointment

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