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Parenting

You may have more questions than answers about parenting or maybe the thought of becoming a parent seems impossible to you at this time. We’ve talked to hundreds of clients who are concerned about things like:

  • My husband or boyfriend doesn’t want the baby, but I do.
  • For men: My girlfriend doesn’t want the baby, but I do.
  • I can’t tell my family.
  • How will I finish school?
  • How will I continue working?
  • Where will I live?
  • I don’t have medical insurance.
  • I can’t afford a child.
  • I’m too young.
  • This is too hard to do alone.
We can talk about all these issues with you so you can decide if parenting is right for you.

Parenting Information

Each situation is unique. At Options for Women, our role is to provide you with the resources and tools to make the best choices for you and your child, and especially to bring hope for your future. In short, we want to see all of our clients who make this choice become the best parents they can be.

Options for Women believes strongly in educating and equipping our clients who have decided to carry their pregnancy to term. Part of our ongoing support is our Earn While You Learn/Bright Course programs, which are offered at no charge to our clients. Participants who attend our classes earn “Baby Bucks” and can shop at our Baby Boutique for things such as maternity and baby clothing, diapers, supplies, and larger items like strollers, cribs, etc. Classes include:

1. Healthy Pregnancy

Options for Women is committed to helping you have a healthy pregnancy. Our pregnancy program covers valuable topics such as eating for two, your developing baby, emotions of pregnancy, your changing body, getting ready for baby, labor and delivery, and more.

2. Parenting Skills

You may have questions about how to be a good parent and raise a healthy, happy child. As part of our ongoing support, our parenting skills program includes helpful lessons on breastfeeding, infant care and nutrition, sleep and crying, potty training and more.

3. Practical Fatherhood

Fathers coming into our center need simple and practical advice on how to be the dad that their children need. Our Practical Fatherhood series is designed to meet this need. It addresses the real and pressing needs that a father can experience. The topics covered range from discipline to role-modeling to spending time with the family. Separately, we also have a “Path to Manhood” program that can pair with a man who has been through some of the things you may experience as a father. You too have options.

4. Life Skills

Beyond parenting, Options for Women offers important life skills classes with topics ranging from money management, debt and budgeting, interviewing for a job, home management, and even (is there a better way to phrase this?) .

The programs listed above are part of the “Earn While You Learn/Bright Course” Prenatal and Parenting Program

Please reach out to make an appointment by calling us at (573) 213-5115 or texting (573) 222-0891. We would love to hear from you!
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  • Monday: 10am – 4pm
  • Tuesday: 10am – 4pm
  • Wednesday 10am – 4pm
  • Thursday: 10am – 4pm
  • Friday: 10am – 4pm
  • Closed: Saturday & Sunday

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What others are saying about Options For Women

“Options for Women has been so helpful to me and my boyfriend. We went to the same coach throughout my pregnancy. She explains everything so we understand.”
Abigail
“The ladies here exhibit the beauty of love, grace and mercy.”
Megan
“I did not have a lot of family support during my pregnancy, but my coach was super supportive and really encouraged me…I am very thankful for being part of the Options for Women program and grateful for my relationship with my coach.”
Lisa
“…most importantly my coach was there to share experiences, answer my questions, and encourage me. Options for Women was a supportive atmosphere, and I am thankful I was able to attend, to gain knowledge, friendships and self-esteem!"
Delci

Questions and Answers

A: Walk-ins are welcome. However, it is best to make an appointment to minimize your office wait time. Please call 573-213-5115 or text 573-222-0891, or click schedule an appointment online and for information on abortion costs, click here.
A: Absolutely. You can bring your boyfriend, family member, or friend. We will talk with you privately first. Then, provided you have given us consent to have them in the room, your guest will be able to join you.
A: You’ll be welcomed by our receptionist who will introduce you to your coach. She will listen to you and provide you with information followed by a pregnancy test. Should your test be positive, an appointment will be scheduled with one of our nurses to conduct a limited ultrasound to confirm if you have a viable pregnancy and date fetal age.
A: Our tests can be performed 7 to 10 days after conception. A client with a negative result may be invited to return within 2 weeks for a repeat test if she has not had her period.
If you have taken a home pregnancy test, it is best to confirm results with a laboratory-quality test at our center or mobile clinic.
A:  We adhere to a strict privacy and confidentiality policy. Clients will be protected from disclosure of information that violates the right to privacy except when required by law, required for public health reasons, required to avert a threat of harm to the client or a third person, or when other circumstances may reasonably warrant such use or disclosure without prior authorization (e.g., abuse reporting, suicide/homicide prevention, etc.).
A: Our professional, medical-grade lab quality pregnancy test can determine pregnancy on the first day after your first missed period. We recommend you make an appointment if you have missed a period, have any pregnancy related questions, or think you might be pregnant.
A: On-site ultrasounds can be scheduled after an initial intake with one of our coaches. Our limited ultrasound exams are performed by a licensed nurse or RDMS (registered sonographer) and reviewed by a licensed physician. An ultrasound confirms a viable pregnancy. To qualify for a limited ultrasound, you’ll need to be a minimum of 8 weeks since your last menstrual period.
A: You can still meet with a member of our staff to discuss your concerns and review available options. An ultrasound is recommended to know if your pregnancy is viable and in your uterus, since 20% – 30% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Additionally, the ultrasound will give you an approximate idea how far along you are to determine what type of abortion you would choose. We can provide a limited ultrasound at no cost to you.
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Bowling Green

Hannibal

Hours

Monday: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday: 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 10am – 4pm
Thursday: 10am – 4pm
Friday: 10am – 4pm
Closed: Saturday & Sunday
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