As soon as you miss your period, you can take a pregnancy test. However, the earlier in pregnancy you take the test, the higher the likelihood of a false-negative result.
This is because pregnancy tests work by detecting the presence of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), the hormone associated with pregnancy. If a test is taken too early in a pregnancy, your hCG levels may not be substantial enough to be detected by the test.
This is why we suggest waiting until a missed period or at least 3 weeks after your estimated date of conception. If your period is irregular, we again recommend waiting 3 weeks after your estimated conception date before taking a pregnancy test.
We offer free, medical grade pregnancy tests. No matter the results of the test, our staff will be by your side to lend a listening ear throughout the process.
Upon receiving a positive pregnancy test, you are eligible for an ultrasound exam to look for uterine pregnancy and fetal heartbeat.
We provide emotional and educational support through your pregnancy and until your child is a year old. By participating in our program, you are able to visit the Butterfly Boutique at your appointments.
All our services are offered free of charge.
The Wakulla Pregnancy Center does not offer or refer for abortion. We provide counseling and medically accurate information about abortion procedures.
We can refer you for a free limited ultrasound to determine a viable pregnancy and to see fetal heartbeat. We believe it is every woman’s right to be well informed before making such a life altering decision when pregnant.
We recommend scheduling appointment by calling (850) 210-1276 or scheduling your appointment online. We do take walk-ins, but see scheduled appointments first. You only need to bring a photo ID with you.
- You may visit the Wakulla Pregnancy Center’s Butterfly Boutique on your initial visit and until your baby is 12 months old. You may visit the boutique following any of your scheduled counseling visits or attendance at a class at the Center.
- Purchases from the boutique will be based on a system of points. Points you earn and spend will be recorded in your file. You will always be advised of your point balance. You must have the points available at the time of purchase.
- During your visits you may get:
- When your baby is born, you will be given a gift basket from the center.
- There is no guarantee that the Center will have the items that you desire. All items are donated to the Center and there is no guarantee of availability.
All information given in completely confidential and is only available to the administrative staff at Wakulla Pregnancy Center.