Frequently Asked Questions
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or think you might be pregnant, you likely have many questions. Our team has compiled resources about everything from early pregnancy symptoms and why your period might be late to current North Carolina abortion laws and what types of services we provide at Pregnancy Support Services.
We hope you find answers to your questions, but if you do not, please reach out to us at any time. We are here to help. Call or text 919-490-0203, call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-712-4357, or email us at info@pregnancysupportservices.org.
Learn About Pregnancy Symptoms, North Carolina Abortion Laws, and Our Services
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How Much Do Your Services Cost?
We get this question all the time! The answer is $0! All our services are completely free here at PSS. In fact, we never collect payment or insurance information at all, whether you need a pregnancy test, ultrasound, or material support.
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What Does a Typical Appointment Look Like?
When you arrive at our office, we will have you fill out some paperwork telling us more about you. Then you will leave a sample for an hCG urine test. While our nursing staff…
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How Do I Know I Am Pregnant?
Early signs of pregnancy can often look just like period symptoms and vary greatly from person to person. If you have missed your period or believe you may be pregnant, we invite you to come into our clinic where we provide tests free of charge.
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How Soon After Sex Can I Get Pregnant?
Contrary to popular belief, pregnancy does not occur immediately after unprotected sex. There is a limited window in a woman’s cycle in which she can get pregnant.
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Why Is My Period Late?
Many people assume that the only reason to miss a period is pregnancy, but that is not true. The average period cycle is 28 days, but it is normal to last anywhere between 21 and 45 days. Many factors influence a woman’s cycle and here are some reasons why…
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How are the Morning After Pill and the Abortion Pill different?
Often, “The Morning After Pill” (Plan B/Ella) is used synonymously with the Abortion Pill. However, they are very different in what they do in a woman’s body…
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How Does The Abortion Pill Work?
The abortion pill can also be referred to as a medical or chemical abortion (as opposed to a surgical one). This method of abortion is only approved if it’s been 70 days or less since your last menstrual period. It requires a two-step process…
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What is North Carolina’s new abortion law?
NC’s latest abortion laws went into effect on July 1st, 2023. You can now legally get an abortion in North Carolina up to 12 weeks, 6 days of pregnancy.
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Resources for Expectant Parents in Durham/Chapel Hill
We understand that expecting a child brings about numerous challenges and needs. We are here to help you navigate these challenges by connecting you with essential resources in your community.
Make an Appointment
At Pregnancy Support Services, we serve the Chapel Hill and Durham communities with pregnancy testing and ultrasound imaging, resource consultations, and educational classes. You don’t have to walk this path alone; you just need to take the first step to schedule an appointment and connect with our team.