Are you weighing your options for an unexpected pregnancy? If so, you’re probably feeling scared, confused, and overwhelmed right now. You may be looking for a place where you can receive services and support to take your next best steps. Perhaps you’re trying to decide between an abortion clinic and a women’s clinic in your area. It’s important to consider the potential pros and cons of going to each service provider (and pursuing each pregnancy option). A thoughtful approach will equip you to make a well-informed choice with clarity and confidence. As someone who’s starting her journey by researching pregnancy care alternatives, you’re already off to a great start.
Anyone who’s experienced an unexpected pregnancy knows how difficult it can be to walk this road alone. It’s vital to seek support from a place that provides accurate information with compassion, integrity, and neutrality. Avenue Women’s Center is that place. We’re a first-step pregnancy clinic that offers confidential limited medical services at no cost. With so many questions to consider, many women find it helpful to sit down and gain information about all their available options. There’s value in processing this with a non-judgmental support person. Our expert team at Avenue is here to be a sounding board and source of reliable information throughout your pregnancy journey.
We invite you to contact us today for a free consultation! We’re located in Darien, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn / Lombard, West Chicago, and Wood Dale, Illinois. We look forward to your call!
Free Limited Medical Ultrasounds
You may be surprised to learn that a women’s center can offer unique benefits that an abortion clinic wouldn’t necessarily provide. First of all, some private women’s clinics may not charge for services. An ultrasound is one example of a key medical resource that can be accessed for free through a women’s clinic like Avenue. This can act as a pre-abortion screening tool to identify if you are eligible for an abortion and what type you may qualify for. Our limited medical ultrasounds confirm three important things about a pregnancy:
- Whether or not it’s viable (if the pregnancy is likely to continue)
- The location of the pregnancy (if the pregnancy is within the uterus, or if it’s necessary to seek immediate care outside of an abortion for an ectopic pregnancy)
- The gestational age (how far along the pregnancy is, which can impact eligibility for some abortion options)
Although our services at Avenue carry no cost, they’re provided with genuine quality of care by our dedicated professionals. We understand that money can be tight and finances can become a major stress point for individuals who are facing circumstances like yours. No woman should have to feel limited in her access to early pregnancy support due to financial barriers. At Avenue, we’re able to help tear down those walls by providing excellent services at no cost. At abortion clinics, there are various fees that can come into play, including costs for ultrasounds, appointments, and other service fees.
Comprehensive Information on Pregnancy Options
Abortion clinics offer a broader scope of services than women’s centers in certain ways. They provide abortions, while women’s clinics like Avenue do not. However, services delivered by no-cost pregnancy centers can be more holistic and objective in a different sense. Abortions are generally the main service and source of revenue at abortion clinics- needless to say. This has the potential to affect the way that abortion providers present the alternatives (adoption and parenting). There may be less extensive education on these other pregnancy options, although every clinic and service provider is unique. Women’s clinics can be unique in that they typically don’t operate as fee-for-service businesses. At Avenue Women’s Center, we provide neutral and accurate information on all pregnancy options to the extent that women feel comfortable discussing them. We also offer consultations to process individual questions and concerns. We believe that women deserve to know the ins and outs of every pregnancy option so they can feel fully confident in their decisions.
It’s important to begin a decision-making process on healthy footing by seeking support from a trustworthy source. Our expert team at Avenue Women’s Center is here to be your advocate and ally throughout your pregnancy journey. We’re available to answer your questions and provide relevant information on abortion procedures, risks, and alternatives. Every woman has the freedom and responsibility to choose her own best path. When you reach out to Avenue, rest assured you’ll be offered confidential services in a safe and comfortable environment.
If you are pregnant and looking into abortion or any other pregnancy option, contact Avenue Women’s Center for help with your next steps right away. We offer free medical-grade pregnancy tests, options consultations, limited medical ultrasounds, and more!
The information provided here is general in nature. It is not a substitute for a consultation with a medical professional. Before any medical procedure, it is imperative that you discuss your personal medical history, risks, and concerns with your doctor. If you have questions during or after a procedure, your doctor should be immediately contacted. Avenue Women’s Center is not an emergency center. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, such as bleeding and/or pain, seek immediate medical attention. Contact your physician, go to an emergency room, or call 911.