Pregnancy

Resource

Pregnancy, whether planned or unplanned, introduces a lot of important decisions and considerations. If you are not sure about what you want to do, your decision to continue a pregnancy, to make a plan for parenting or adoption, or to have an abortion is not a simple or easy one. It is important to take the time you need to make the choice that is best for you. Talking with family members, friends, and loved ones can help.

The following resources are intended to help you think through your options in order to make the decision that's right for you.

Prenatal Care

It is important to start prenatal care as soon as possible, so that you can begin incorporating good nutrition, and adequate physical activity during your pregnancy.

Adoption

Adoption is a permanent, legal agreement in which you agree to place your child in the care of another person or family.

Abortion

Legal abortion, carried out by trained medical practitioners, is one of the most common and safest surgical procedures.

On-Campus Resources

If you would like to talk with someone about pregnancy testing, pregnancy options, or any other questions concerning pregnancy, there are several resources on campus you can contact.

Telephone

401-863-3953

Call to make an appointment with a medical provider for a physical examination and/or pregnancy testing.
Health Services does not provide abortion services but can provide you with referrals.
All services are confidential.

Visit Student Health Services

Telephone

401-863-3476

Psychotherapists are available to discuss all issues of pregnancy and decision-making.
Call to make an appointment.
All counseling sessions are confidential.

Visit Psychological Services

Telephone

401-863-2344

Chaplains are available to discuss all issues of pregnancy and decision-making.
Call to make an appointment.
All discussions are confidential.

Visit the Chaplains Office

Counseling on Pregnancy Options and Abortion Services

Telephone

401-421-9620

Counselors are available to discuss all concerns and explore all available pregnancy options.
Services available include routine gynecological care, contraceptive services, pregnancy testing, HIV testing, STI testing and treatment, emergency contraception, abortion support groups, and surgical and medical abortion services.
Call for information and to make an appointment.

Visit Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

Telephone

508-222-7555

Services include emergency contraception, free pregnancy testing, evening and Saturday appointments, and surgical and medical abortion services up to 18.6 weeks.
Call for more information or to make an appointment.

Visit Four Women

Help with continuing a pregnancy and with adoption or parenting decisions

Telephone

1-800-BETHANY

Free counseling and other comprehensive services for the pregnant person and their family.

Visit Bethany Christian Services

Telephone

401-331-2900

Planning for prenatal health care, living arrangements and selection of adoptive parents.

Visit Children's Friend and Services

Telephone

401-331-1244

Not restricted to Jewish clients.
Free and nonsectarian birth-parent counseling.
Services for prenatal care.
Adoption placement services.

Visit Jewish Family Service, Inc.

Telephone

401-421-4752

Free, confidential, birth-parent counseling and resource referrals.
Options available to review the profiles of prospective adoptive parents and to select the family of choice.

Visit Wide Horizons for Children

Related Resources

Telephone

888-493-0092

All Options is a website and helpline dedicated to addressing the broad range of experiences and emotions surrounding pregnancy, parenting, adoption and abortion.

Visit All Options

Planned Parenthood's "considering a pregnancy" and "pregnancy options" sections offer helpful, balanced questions to help you make the decision that is right for you.

Visit Planned Parenthood - Pregnancy