Pregnancy options and support
Do you think you might be pregnant? Is it planned or unplanned?
The first step is to find out for sure by having a pregnancy test done.
Pregnancy test options:
- Make an appointment with your health care provider or go to an after-hours clinic.
- Buy a pregnancy test kit from a pharmacy or other retailer.
- If you are a student, go to student health services.
- Call for an appointment at Public Health’s Sexual Health Clinic (705.522.9200).
Options counselling
Many individuals face unplanned pregnancies. It is common to experience fear and anxiety during this time. Talk to someone you can trust such as your partner, a family member, a teacher, a nurse, or a best friend.
Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Sexual Health Clinic offers free counselling to help you understand your options and help you find the assistance and services that you will need once you make your decision.
Becoming a parent
If you choose to become a parent, you must focus on taking care of yourself and your growing child.
Several agencies and health care professionals that can provide you with health care during your pregnancy:
- Public Health Sudbury & Districts (705.522.9200)
- Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre (705.675.1596)
- Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin (705.566.3113)
- Sudbury Community Midwives (705.523.8000)
- Family physicians
- Nurse practitioners
Adoption
If you decide that adoption is the right choice for you, the following agencies can help:
- Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin (705.566.3113)
- Private Ontario Adoption Licensee – Nicola S. Munro (705.674.9992)
- North of Superior Adoption Services (807.343.9120)
Abortion
If ending the pregnancy is the right choice, here is a resource (PDF, 1MB) of information. You must contact the Options Clinic at Health Sciences North/Horizon Santé-Nord, 705.671.5265.
After an abortion, you may have many different feelings. Some individuals feel sad or a sense of loss, while others may feel relief. Talk about your feelings with your partner, family member, teacher or health care provider. Many abortion clinics also offer counselling and can refer you to other agencies for more help.
This item was last modified on May 2, 2023