Services
Bakersfield Pregnancy Center provides a variety of free pregnancy services, so you can make an informed and empowered choice for your unplanned pregnancy.
Free Pregnancy Tests
Have you missed your period? Are you experiencing pregnancy symptoms? Perhaps you’ve already taken a pregnancy test at home, but want a second opinion.
Bakersfield Pregnancy Center provides free pregnancy tests so you can be certain you’re pregnant. Results are 99% accurate and 100% confidential.
Free Pregnancy Tests
Have you missed your period? Are you experiencing pregnancy symptoms? Perhaps you’ve already taken a pregnancy test at home, but want a second opinion.
Bakersfield Pregnancy Center provides free pregnancy tests so you can be certain you’re pregnant. Results are 99% accurate and 100% confidential.
Pregnancy Options Information
Looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to process your emotions and explore your options? Consider visiting Bakersfield Pregnancy Center for helpful information on all your pregnancy options. Our compassionate client advocates can answer all of your questions regarding abortion*, adoption, and parenting.
*Please note that Bakersfield Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortion services.
Free Ultrasounds
Ultrasounds provide vital information about your pregnancy, including how far along you are, your estimated due date, and whether or not there is a fetal heartbeat. Having this information will inform your pregnancy options going forward!
Click here to learn more about why you should get an ultrasound before an abortion.
At the nurse’s discretion, Bakersfield Pregnancy Center, offers free ultrasounds for qualifying pregnant patients.
Free STI Information
It’s crucial to be tested for STDs before an abortion. Any procedure involving the uterus, such as abortion, could cause an undiagnosed infection to spread to the reproductive organs.1
STDs often don’t cause any symptoms, but they can cause serious problems both now and in the future. When left untreated, certain STDs (such as gonorrhea and chlamydia) can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs.2 PID is known to increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy and even infertility.3,4
Free STI Information
It’s crucial to be tested for STDs before an abortion. Any procedure involving the uterus, such as abortion, could cause an undiagnosed infection to spread to the reproductive organs.1
STDs often don’t cause any symptoms, but they can cause serious problems both now and in the future. When left untreated, certain STDs (such as gonorrhea and chlamydia) can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs.2 PID is known to increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy and even infertility.3,4
Resources & Referrals
Bakersfield Pregnancy Center offers a variety of referrals for community resources. We network with many agencies to get you the help and support you need including, but not limited to:
- Housing, food and furniture referrals
- Transportation referrals
- Professional counseling referrals
- Networking opportunities for jobs
- Medical referrals
- County services referrals
- Other resources available upon request
Parenting Classes
We get it—the idea of parenting may feel overwhelming. You’re not alone. Bakersfield Pregnancy Center provides free parenting classes and resources to help you confidently prepare for parenthood. We’ve got you covered with:
- Parenting classes and support groups
- Budgeting classes
- Other classes available upon request
Unplanned Pregnancy Services in Bakersfield, California
Get the care and support you deserve at Bakersfield Pregnancy Center. Call us at (661)326-1907 or schedule your appointment online today.
Unplanned
Pregnancy Support in Bakersfield, California
Get the care and support you deserve at Bakersfield Pregnancy Center. Call us at (661)326-1907 or schedule your appointment online today.
You might wonder if home pregnancy tests provide accurate results. Regardless of
how you feel about being pregnant, there are a few things you should know about home pregnancy tests.
Keep reading to learn more.
How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?
About 10 days after conception (when a sperm fertilizes an egg), the embryo implants into a woman’s uterus. Her body then releases the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) to sustain the pregnancy.[1] Home pregnancy tests detect the presence of HCG in the urine.
When is the Best Time to Take a Pregnancy Test
Although the body produces HCG at implantation (10 days after conception), HCG may not be detectable in the urine until about 14 days after conception. So, most home pregnancy tests recommend testing once you’ve missed your period. If taken before a missed period, the test could be negative even though a woman is early in her pregnancy.[2]
How Accurate are Pregnancy Tests?
Every home pregnancy test works differently, so women should read and follow the instructions that come with the test. When used correctly, home pregnancy tests can be up to 99% accurate.[3]
If taken too early, used improperly, or improperly read, the test could be negative. After a negative home test, women should wait a few days and then retest.
Where Can I Get a Pregnancy Test?
Home pregnancy tests are available over the counter (without a prescription). Some women find that digital tests are easier to read.[4] Regardless of the type used, carefully read the instructions. Some women prefer going to a clinic to confirm pregnancy.
You can schedule a free pregnancy test at Bakersfield Pregnancy Center. Give us a call at (661)326-1907 to get started.
Sources
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Mayo Clinic. (2022, April 30). https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20352594
- See source #1.
- See source #1.
- Xia, Q., Wang, T., Xian, J., Song, J., Qiao, Y., Mu, Z., Liu, H., & Sun, Z. (2020, January). Relation of Chlamydia trachomatis infections to ectopic pregnancy. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6946389/