A Hope Center - I Know I'm Pregnant

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Maybe you don’t feel pregnant. Have you put it out of your mind? Maybe you don’t want anyone to know.

Maybe you have every symptom there is. Are you ignoring the signs? Maybe you wish you could.

Maybe you touch your belly often. Do you imagine your baby's smile? Maybe you’re still scared about what comes next.

Pregnancy Options
Pregnancy brings three choices. All of them present certain problems, difficulties and/or responsibilities.

Parenting
This choice is difficult when you feel that your career, education, financial stability and relationships may be negatively affected by raising a child. Your concerns are valid. Our peer consultants are trained to help you examine these issues.

Take your time. Parenting is a lifelong commitment with many rewards and challenges. Children are the biggest responsibility you will ever carry. Thankfully, you do not have to face it alone.

If you decide to parent, A Hope Center will help you prepare for your future with education and support through our “Earn While You Learn Program.”

Abortion
When career, education, financial stability, and relationships are threatened by a pregnancy, it is often difficult not to make this choice. In the emotionally-charged rush to take care of an unexpected pregnancy, however, be careful not to overlook problems associated with this option. In confidence, our peer consultants are trained to help you examine personal issues surrounding the desire to end a pregnancy. Your personal consultant will offer education on abortion procedures along with possible physical risks and Post Abortion Stress. Thankfully, you do not have to face it alone. If you decide to have an abortion, A Hope Center can help you deal with possible emotional complications through our healing program for past abortions.

* If you would like to consult with a staff person or volunteer who personally experienced an abortion and/or unplanned pregnancy, please make a special request when scheduling your appointment. A Hope Center is committed to giving accurate abortion education, but does not perform abortions or refer clients to abortion facilities.

Adoption

Often, this seems to be the most difficult choice to make, regardless of the impact it may have on career, education, financial stability and relationships. The idea of carrying a child for nine months only to place him in the care of another family may seem emotionally impossible.

You have time. Pregnant women considering adoption have their entire pregnancies to prepare, weigh, and finally decide about placing for adoption. Thankfully, you don’t have to face it alone. A Hope Center peer consultants can help you work through the process with a comprehensive adoption curriculum. If you decide to place your baby with a family, we can help you develop the adoption plan right for you.

A Hope Center is not an adoption agency and we have only your best-interests as our first priority. Many mature and emotionally stable young women receiving loving support are successful in making the adoption choice when parenting would be difficult and abortion is ruled out.

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Free Services
Trained consultants will offer you the opportunity to get beyond the loneliness and anxiety of an unplanned pregnancy.

The following services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL:

• Pregnancy Testing—nurse-administered testing using medical-grade tests

• Limited Ultrasounds— offered by a trained medical professional to clients who meet specific criteria established by AHC’s medical director.

• Pregnancy Options Consultation—abortion, adoption, and parenting information

• Community Referrals—medical care, legal assistance, trustee assistance, licensed adoption agencies and other community resources

• Earn While You Learn Program—earn needed items (such as maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers, baby furniture, and other baby items) through one-on-one and group education using a comprehensive curriculum relevant to the expectant parent

• Group Classes—childbirth, nutrition, newborn care, and parenting classes

• Personal Peer Consultants—men and women who care about your needs and concerns

• Healing a Past Abortion—confidential group and individual support

• Male Mentor Opportunities—men encouraging men toward responsible fatherhood and healthy relationships

• Couple to Couple Program—couples encouraging couples toward healthy and committed relationships

Please call our 24-hour hotline at 422-3544 for an appointment.

Earn While You Learn is an assistance-through-education program that empowers prospective parents with valuable information for successful living. Expect to grow as a parent and as a person as you work with a personal consultant or meet with a group to complete EWYL curriculum.

Gain understanding and arm yourself with helpful information about the following and more:
• prenatal care and bonding
• prenatal development
• nutrition
• childbirth
• newborn care
• breast feeding and bottle feeding
• early childhood growth and development
• safety/first aid
• SIDS prevention
• infant temperaments
• parent/child relationships
• discipline
• choosing child care
• building self esteem
• healthy relationships

3630 Hobson Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46815
CALL 422-3544 to register

"A Child in your Life" Parenting Class:
Learn practical ways parents can help children develop to their fullest potential.
Sample Topics:
• Help me make it through the day!
• The importance of reading to your child
• Development of your child’s self esteem
Tuesday evenings—7:00 to 8:00PM, ongoing

Wednesday Extras:
Sample Topics:
• Getting ahead in a getting by world
• Making learning easier
• Parents as teachers
Wednesdays—12:00 to 1:00PM, ongoing

Friday Parenting topics:
Come to learn more about being an effective parent.
Fridays—12:00 to 1:00PM, ongoing

Newborn Care:
Learn about caring for a newborn baby.
Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:30PM and Wednesdays, 1:00 to 2:30PM
2008 Schedule:
Tuesdays: March 11, May 13, July 15, Sept 16, Nov 11
Wednesdays: Feb 20, April 16, June 18, Aug 20, Oct 15, Dec 17

Classes available at the south office:
3701 South Calhoun, Suite C, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46807
CALL 969-4357 to register

Childbirth Preparation:
Learn tools for experiencing a satisfying pregnancy and birth.
Wednesdays—3:30 to 5:00PM, Registration preferred—please call
2008 Schedule:
(Please attend all three dates for the course of your choice)
March Course: 12th, 19th, 26th
May Course: 14th, 21st, 28th
July Course: 16th, 23rd, 30th
Sept. Course: 10th, 17th, 24th
Nov. Course: 5th, 12th, 19th

Eating For Two:
Learn about special nutritional needs during pregnancy.
Tuesdays—3:30 to 4:30PM, Registration preferred—please call
2008 Schedule:
Feb 19th, May 20th, July 15th, Sept 16th, Nov 18th

Hispanic Bible study:
Enjoy community as you learn from the Bible together.
Wednesdays—12:30PM to 1:30PM, ongoing
*Please do not bring children or food to the Bible study

Classes available at the southwest office:
4705 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Essentials of Discipline:
Learn how to earn the right to lead your child.
Thursdays—12:00 to 1:00PM, ongoing

Classes available at the northeast office:
13410 Main Street, Grabill, IN 46741

Parenting classes:
Learn about being an effective parent.
Mondays—5:00 to 6:00PM, ongoing 1st and 3rd Monday of the month

Other Classes/Groups

Bible study support group for women who have experienced abortion:
Experience compassionate, confidential support while working through healing from a past abortion experience.
The next study will take place at 4705 Illinois Rd., Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804
Registration required. CALL 422-3544. Ask for Judi or Lisa.

You get education to empower your life. You are independent in seeking truth. Support yourself with help. You’re worth it!

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FAQs about Services

Do I need to make an appointment for “Earn While You Learn”?
Yes. Just call 422-3544 (Hobson Rd.), 969-4357 (S. Calhoun St.), or 969-6633 (Illinois Rd.) to make an appointment.

Do I need an appointment for a pregnancy test?
No. But an appointment is preferred so that we can insure prompt service.

What are Bonus Bucks and how do I use them?
Bonus Bucks are coupons earned through attending one-on-one or group classes. Bonus Bucks are redeemed in the Bonus Room baby and maternity store. The Bonus Room contains everything from new cribs to gently-used maternity clothes. Clients enjoy shopping for nearly every baby supply necessary to parent in the first year.

How do I get an ultrasound?
A Hope Center has specific requirements for ultrasound as set forth by our Medical Director. If you are in your first trimester and have questions about a free ultrasound, please contact the Nurse Manager at 422-3544 for details.

Do you give abortions?
A Hope Center is committed to giving accurate abortion education, but does not perform abortions or refer clients to abortion facilities.

Are all your services really free?
YES. We are fully funded by the community. No payment is required for any service.