MPSC.org: Offering support, comfort and practical help for those left confused and uncertain by an unexpected pregnancy.

Pregnant?

Client Advocates are trained volunteers with experience in supporting women and men facing unplanned pregnancies and helping them to make a plan for their future.

The Midtown Pregnancy Support Center (MPSC) provides the following FREE services:

Self-administered pregnancy tests

  • Client advocates will walk you through a self administered laboratory quality urine pregnancy test.  Results of the test are available within 5 minutes and, after reading the results, client advocates will review next steps and options.
  • MPSC’s urine test detects the human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) hormone in the urine for early indication of pregnancy.  HCG is secreted by the developing placenta shortly after fertilization and can be detected as early as 3 to 4 days after the fertilized egg has implanted in a woman’s uterus.

Emotional support in the form of client advocacy for women, men, & families

MPSC’s hope is that our support will enable you to feel confident and comfortable with a decision that is best for you.

  • Trained client advocates help you to identify your needs and concerns, guiding you through the decision making process without placing pressure or judgment
  • Male client advocates available to meet with men
  • Client advocates help you to develop a plan to  meet your personal goals for your future

Practical support and referrals

  • MPSC refers to over 400 organizations & resources in the greater NYC area, depending on your specific need, including, but not limited to: insurance, medical clinics, housing, job training & placement, day care, pregnancy classes, and mom’s support groups
  • MPSC offers pregnancy classes, labor/delivery classes, breastfeeding classes, mom’s support groups, and infant care classes
  • Infant and maternity clothing and materials

Accurate information about all three options:

Gathering information about each option can help you in making the best decision.

1. Abortion: The following are available upon request: information on types of surgical/chemical abortion procedures, possible emotional and physical side effects, 10-point health and safety checklist, fetal/baby development. You also have the option of speaking with women who have experienced abortion.

2. Adoption: Many people have misconceptions about adoption.  Our client advocates are well informed and can explain the entire adoption process.  For the birth mother, adoption can be a positive resolution and is a loving and courageous choice which provides the gift of a child to a loving family. Adoptive parents are carefully screened & the birthmother can choose a family for the child, as well as the amount of contact she, as the birthmother, will have with the child. Research shows that adopted children do very well in life emotionally, socially, and mentally. Client advocates who have personal experience with adoption, either as an adoptee or as a birth mother, are also available to speak with you.

3. Parenting: Parenting takes a lot of energy and is challenging, but is also very rewarding.  MPSC can provide you with the resources and support to help you meet the goals you have for yourself and your baby.

This information is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.

At MPSC, your right to privacy is of the utmost importance.  All information shared will be held in strict and absolute confidence, except in the rare circumstances when prohibited by law.