A positive pregnancy test in college can make you question plans you were certain about yesterday. Classes, exams, finances, relationships, and your plans after graduation may suddenly feel much harder to manage.
But pregnancy does not automatically mean giving up your education or putting your future on hold. Before assuming you have to choose between becoming a mother and finishing school, take some time to learn what protections and practical support may be available to you.
Cove Care Services is here to help you if you are unexpectedly pregnant in college. We offer no-cost pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and education and support programs to help you throughout this pregnancy.
We are here for you, each step of the way. Schedule your appointment today.
Your Education Is Protected
Being pregnant should not prevent you from continuing your education. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that protects students from sex discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, including discrimination based on pregnancy and parental status.
Your school may need to provide pregnancy-related accommodations, excuse pregnancy-related absences, and allow you to make up missed coursework or exams. You also cannot be required to leave your academic program simply because you are pregnant. A Title IX Coordinator at your college can help you understand your rights and available accommodations.
An Ultrasound Is Important
A positive pregnancy test does not tell you everything you need to know about the pregnancy.
An ultrasound can provide information about how far along you are (the gestational age), where the pregnancy is located, and whether cardiac activity is visible. These details can help you better understand your circumstances before making a decision about your pregnancy.
At Cove Care Services, if you are eligible, you can receive a no-cost ultrasound after a positive pregnancy test.
You May Have More Support Than You Think
College already comes with its own financial and practical pressures. Pregnancy can add another layer of concerns, particularly when you are trying to work out how you will afford necessities or manage childcare.
Cove Care Services provides community resources and referrals based on individual needs. These may include free healthcare, Georgia childcare assistance, food pantries and food banks, rent assistance, help with energy bills, and legal advice.
The center also offers a two-year Education Program covering subjects from prenatal care to child-rearing. Through videos, discussion lessons, and homework, participants can build knowledge and earn Baby Bucks to use toward baby items at the Blessing Boutique.
The Blessing Boutique offers free baby clothing and other baby items to participants who earn Baby Bucks through the educational program.
Get the Support You Need
You do not have to figure everything out on your own.
Cove Care Services offers no-cost pregnancy services, education, baby supplies, and community referrals to help you navigate the practical side of an unexpected pregnancy.
Contact us to learn more and make an appointment.