Pregnancy Options & Resources

Your decision to continue a pregnancy or to have an abortion or is not a simple or easy one. It is important to take the time you need to make the choice that is best for you. Talking with family members, friends, and loved ones can help. The following information is intended to help you think through your options in order to make the decision that's right for you.

The Planned Parenthood web site has developed a comprehensive and well-balanced guide that takes you step by step through all of the pregnancy options that are available. Through a series of questions and considerations, you can assess whether you would like to keep the baby, put the baby up for adoption, or have an abortion. Click on this link to be connected with this Planned Parenthood page entitled, "What if I'm Pregnant?"

If you would like to talk with someone about pregnancy testing, pregnancy options, or any other questions concerning pregnancy, there are several resources on campus you can contact. The resources listed below may be utilized by women, men, or by couples who wish to speak with someone together. You can also contact Backline, a helpline dedicated to addressing the broad range of experiences and emotions surrounding pregnancy, parenting, adoption and abortion.

Brown Resources

Call to make an appointment with a medical provider for a physical examination and/or pregnancy testing. Health Services does not provide abortion services but can provide you with referrals. All services are confidential.

Psychotherapists are available to discuss all issues of pregnancy and decision-making. Call to make an appointment. All counseling sessions are confidential.

Chaplains are available to discuss all issues of pregnancy and decision-making. Call to make an appointment. All discussions are confidential.

Rhode Island Resources
The following organizations will provide counseling on pregnancy options and abortion services.

Counselors are available to discuss all concerns and explore all available pregnancy options. Services available include routine gynecological care, contraceptive services, pregnancy testing, HIV testing, STI testing and treatment, emergency contraception, abortion support groups, and surgical and medical abortion services. Call for information and to make an appointment.

Women's Medical Center of Rhode Island 401.467-9111
Services available include routine gynecological care, contraceptive services, pregnancy testing, counseling services, and surgical and medical abortion services up to 21.6 weeks and will refer out up to 24 weeks. Call for more information and to make an appointment.

Services include emergency contraception, free pregnancy testing, evening and Saturday appointments, and surgical and medical abortion services up to 18.6 weeks. Call for more information or to make an appointment.

The following organizations provide services specifically designed to help with continuing a pregnancy and will assist with adoption or parenting decisions.

Bethany Christian Services 1-800-BETHANY
Free counseling and other comprehensive services for the pregnant woman and her family.

Children's Friend and Services 401.331-2900
Planning for prenatal health care, living arrangements and selection of adoptive parents.

Jewish Family Service, Inc. 401.331-1244
Not restricted to Jewish clients. Free and nonsectarian birth-parent counseling. Services for prenatal care. Adoption placement services.

Free, confidential, birth-parent counseling and resource referrals. Options available to review the profiles of prospective adoptive parents and to select the family of choice.

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