What Will Happen at Your Appointment?
Finding out you’re pregnant can be stressful enough. Don’t let the worry of what will happen at your appointment add to it.
What to Expect at Your OWCC Appointment
Arrival
- After arriving, you will be greeted by a staff member who will check you in for your appointment.
- She will request your photo ID to make a copy for your file.
- You will be asked to fill out the “What to Expect Form”, which will cover what to expect at your appointment and some brief questions.
- You will be offered a glass of water to help fill your bladder while you wait to be seen.
Initial Intake
Your advocate will call you back to a private room to review;
- Limitations of Services
- Your Demographical Information
- Your pregnancy options
Medical
- You will provide a urine sample for the nurse.
- While the nurse is running the pregnancy test and gathering all the paperwork, you will meet with your advocate.
- After a few minutes, you will meet with the nurse to review the results and paperwork.
- If you are offered an ultrasound, it will be performed following the completion of the paperwork. One guest can join the ultrasound at the permitted time.
- After the ultrasound is complete, the nurse will discuss your next steps.
Confidentiality and Privacy
Options Women’s Care Center is set up with your privacy in mind. We abide by confidentiality and strive to make you see safe and comfortable during your visit with us. We meet with you individually at the start of your appointment for this reason.
Cost of Services
There is no cost to you for services at OWCC. No insurance needed.
Things to Consider Before Your Appointment
- Children: To best service you we ask that if you must bring children to your appointment that you also bring someone to help watch them while you are receiving services. You will still be seen if you do not have someone to help you.
- Running Late: If your going to be more than 15 minutes late to your appointment, we will need to reschedule you.
- What Not to Wear: One piece outfits are not the best thing to wear during a ultrasound. This could lead to you being cover in a paper sheet.
- Guest: You can bring guests to the appointment. Only 1 person will be allowed to join the ultrasound with your permission. Other guests will remain in the waiting room.