For Friends & Family

Your friend, daughter, or sister may have taken several pregnancy tests and stared at the same results – pregnant. She didn’t plan it – it just happened. Filled with fear, regret, sadness, anger, and worries about disappointing YOU, she’s waited until now to tell you.

You may be feeling angry, disappointed, or upset. However you are feeling as a friend or family member, here’s some advice that might help you respond.

How to Help

Make an Appointment
Call (601) 799-2668 or schedule an appointment online for a free pregnancy test & ultrasound.

We offer laboratory-quality urine pregnancy tests with immediate results.

A positive test (including a home test) is an indication of pregnancy, but not a confirmation. The test result should be confirmed by an ultrasound exam.

The exam will answer 3 important questions that are critical regardless of what options you both are considering:

• Is the pregnancy viable – that is, is the pregnancy in the uterus?
• Is there a heartbeat?
• How far along is she?

Stay Calm

Come with her to the appointment. Even though she’s the one who could be pregnant, you’re both in this situation together. Being stressed or angry isn’t going to benefit either of you.

Slow Down & Listen

One of the worst things you can do is be pushy or overbearing. Instead, try to slow down and take things one step at a time. Listen to her concerns and her feelings without being judgmental.

Get Outside Advice

We offer appointments with a trained advocate who can meet with you, listen to your concerns, and provide answers to your questions. You can meet together or separately – whatever you’re most comfortable with.

Provide Unconditional Support

Unplanned pregnancies may feel like a major roadblock. However, she needs your support and help more than anything. Even if you are feeling down on yourself, the biggest thing you can do is support her however you can.

An unplanned pregnancy raises lots of difficult questions with no easy answers. Be careful not to say things you might regret later. Respect her, love and listen to her and connect her with resources to help her find answers and provide the support she needs during this time. We offer a safe, caring, and confidential place to talk. Pregnancy Support Services experienced staff will listen and answer questions about abortion, adoption, or parenting. Please contact us for free and confidential services.