It’s going to be okay. We’re here to help. You are not alone.
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, I’m sure there are a thousand different fears and questions running through your mind. This is normal. The first thing we want you to know is that you do not have to face those fears, or find answers to those questions on your own, by yourself. We want to help you. We are here. We care.
If you would like a friend to walk through this with you, we want to be that person. We can help you process your options, drive you to appointments, and help you prepare for next steps. Please click the button below to begin a new friendship with another woman who wants to help you.
Below are the organizations we work with and they are great places to look for help.
1. Birthright New Bedford Inc. pregnancy resource center
Phone: 508-996-6744
Address: 651 Orchard St. Rm. 305
Website: https://birthright.org/newbedford/
2. CareNet is a pregnancy resource center that serves women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant.
Phone: 401-270-2928
Address: 35 Greenwich St. Providence, RI
Website: https://www.carenetri.com/
3. Maternal Child Health Program (by New Bedford Community Health Center) - provides free home visits to expecting mothers. Help enrolling in MassHealth, WIC, and Healthy Start, HIV testing/counseling, assistance in reducing/stopping smoking, prenatal vitamins, dental referrals, breast feeding education and support, counseling, along with 6 weeks of postpartum care.
Website: http://gnbchc.org/maternal-child-health/
4. Southcoast Maternity Services is where you can start your pregnancy and birthing journey with a friendly team of professionals that is close by through Southcoast’s maternity services.
Website: https://www.southcoast.org/services/maternity-services/
“No one needs to be left finding help on their own. No one needs to walk through a crisis by themselves. No one needs to feel like they have no one in their corner who cares. We are here. We care.”
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