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FAQs – About Pregnancy and Abortion

These are answers to some patient frequently asked questions.

What if I drank alcohol and used drugs before I knew I was pregnant?

After conception, it takes the new life two weeks to implant into the uterus where it attaches and begins to get nourishment from the mother’s body to grow. So, if you partied hard during that time, the zygote (fertilized egg) is not affected. However, this topic is covered in more detail in our Blog post Pregnancy, Drugs and Alcohol on our Blog page in the top navigation bar.

What is Informed Consent?

Informed Consent is your right to know all the details of a medical procedure before it happens to you. There are several things you have a right to know. See our Blog post The Importance of Informed Consent in our Blog section

On your journey to abortion, there are many critical things to know before you have your abortion. Make sure you need one first, by getting a pregnancy test and an ultrasound.

Also, get tested and treated for STIs / STDs before you seek an abortion.

For more details, see our Blog post Abortion Santa Barbara on our Blog page in the top navigation bar.

Many medical and pregnancy clinics/centers charge a fee for all or some of their services.

All Network Medical pregnancy services are FREE:

• FREE pregnancy testing – a lab grade, nurse verified test to confirm if you are pregnant.
• FREE pregnancy ultrasound – to determine how far along you are, location of the pregnancy in the uterus, whether there is a presence or absence of a fetal heartbeat and assess what options you may have.
• FREE abortion education – to answer your questions and provide information so you can make an informed choice.
• FREE STI/STD testing and treatment – protect your future reproductive health before having an abortion.

Your appointment will be no more than 1 hour. Our goal is to ensure you feel comfortable, respected, and supported through the process. You will meet with a Registered Nurse (RN), receive a FREE pregnancy test, and provide a short medical history to her. If your pregnancy test is positive, you will be offered an ultrasound exam to verify pregnancy viability – all with your permission. You can then discuss your pregnancy options with the nurse and get your questions answered. For more details see “First Appointment” under our Blog page in the top navigation bar.

Yes, we welcome your significant other or a friend or family member to your pregnancy assessment appointment as support for you. Some men attend the appointments, and we have some positive reviews from men on our Google Business page and Yelp page.

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All services are FREE and confidential.

• FREE pregnancy testing – a lab grade, nurse verified test to confirm if you are pregnant.
• FREE pregnancy ultrasound – to determine how far along you are, location of the pregnancy in the uterus, whether there is a presence or absence of a fetal heartbeat and assess what options you may have.
• FREE abortion education – to answer your questions and provide information so you can make an informed choice.
• FREE STI/STD testing and treatment – protect your future reproductive health before having an abortion.

At your appointment, you will be able to discuss the full range of options (abortion, un planned parenthood / parenting, adoption) including the details for each option, so you can make the best choice for your situation and feel confident about your decision.

Whether you choose abortion, un planned parenthood / parenting, or adoption, you can trust the information you receive as accurate and unbiased because we do not receive financial profit from any choice you make.

We value your privacy. You’re free to discuss your circumstances and situation in our non-judgmental and confidential setting.