{"id":188,"date":"2024-04-13T13:45:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-13T13:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parkgate.extend.website\/?page_id=188"},"modified":"2026-01-19T00:05:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T00:05:10","slug":"what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/?page_id=188","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.35)&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-255da17d-2137-44af-bb73-5df9154030b5%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>What to Expect<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Features&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f3f5fa&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;75px|0px|75px|0px|true|false&#8221; top_divider_height=&#8221;14px&#8221; top_divider_repeat=&#8221;18x&#8221; top_divider_repeat_tablet=&#8221;9x&#8221; top_divider_repeat_phone=&#8221;4x&#8221; top_divider_repeat_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>At Next Step Pregnancy Services you will find two licensed and registered nurses as well as one volunteer registered nurse who can provide pregnancy and STI\/STD testing, perform OB ultrasounds and address your medical questions and concerns from pregnancy symptoms, complications, health and nutrition, prenatal care, follow up care and referrals to local ob gyn providers. They are available by appointment and walk in as needed as well as via telephone and email anytime!<\/p>\n<p>Next Step also has two pregnancy care advocates to assist with referrals, appointments, supplies, counsel, and simply to listen and assist. Our team is rounded out by our Medical Director who covers all aspects of the clinic&#8217;s medical care including all pregnancy testing, STI\/STD testing and treatment, ultrasound scans and diagnosis, and medical follow up, including STI\/STD prescriptions and counsel and an Executive Director to address concerns, questions, suggestions, and overall care for you and your loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; padding_top_bottom_link_2=&#8221;false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-willy-mendez-1669648805-27880021.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;pexels-willy-mendez-1669648805-27880021&#8243; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;|10vw|10vw|10vw|&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;20px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(173,180,208,0.2)&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Privacy<\/h3>\n<p>When you come to our center, you can rest assured that your visit and any information you share with us is completely confidential. We will not share any personal information about you or your visit with anyone outside of our organization.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Client information is held in strict and absolute confidence.<\/li>\n<li>We offer a safe environment. Our volunteers are thoroughly screened with background checks and references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A full copy of our privacy practices policy is available upon request.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-olly-733872-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;pexels-olly-733872 (1)&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;|10vw|10vw|10vw|&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;20px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(173,180,208,0.2)&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Respect<\/h3>\n<p>At our center, you will be met with a caring environment with a professional staff that respects you and your body. We will not judge you, pressure you, or treat you with anything but our best &#8211; every time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clients are served without regard to age, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability, or other arbitrary circumstances.<\/li>\n<li>Clients are treated with kindness, compassion, and in a caring manner.<\/li>\n<li>All of our staff, board members, and volunteers receive appropriate training to uphold these standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/young-african-american-woman-counseling.jpeg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;young-african-american-woman-counseling&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;|10vw|10vw|10vw|&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;20px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(173,180,208,0.2)&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Information &amp; Options<\/h3>\n<p>At our center, you will receive accurate and honest information on an array of subjects including pregnancy symptoms, abortion, adoption, parenting, STDs, and sexual health.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clients always receive accurate information about pregnancy, fetal development, lifestyle issues and related concerns.<\/li>\n<li>We do not offer, recommend or refer for abortions or abortifacients, but are committed to offering accurate information about abortion procedures and risks.<\/li>\n<li>All of our advertising and communication are truthful and honest and accurately describe the services we offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;32px|||||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;335&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Column&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;500px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-867350b7-392a-40e2-89b3-a1ca20a75c7d&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; toggle_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; toggle_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; toggle_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; toggle_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; toggle_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-867350b7-392a-40e2-89b3-a1ca20a75c7d%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22body_link_text_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is there a charge for your services?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"accord-item accord-item-active\">\n<div class=\"accord-item-content\">\n<div class=\"accord-item-content-text\">\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>All of our services are free of charge and confidential. You can visit our center confidently knowing you will not be required to pay a penny to receive the help, resources, and hope that you need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accord-item\">\n<div class=\"accord-item-intro\">\n<div class=\"accord-item-intro-title\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do I need to schedule an appointment?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"accord-item accord-item-active\">\n<div class=\"accord-item-content\">\n<div class=\"accord-item-content-text\">\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong><span> An appointment can make things easier and quicker for you, but you are not required to have schedule an appointment before visiting us. Y<\/span>ou can stop by during any of our normal open hours<span>\u00a0<\/span>and we will be glad to serve you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accord-item\">\n<div class=\"accord-item-intro\">\n<div class=\"accord-item-intro-title\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do I know if I&#8217;m pregnant?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"accord-item accord-item-active\">\n<div class=\"accord-item-content\">\n<div class=\"accord-item-content-text\">\n<p>If you think you might be pregnant, it&#8217;s important to be sure. We can help you find out by providing you with a free pregnancy test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;I&#8217;m pregnant or my girlfriend is pregnant. What are my options?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>An unexpected pregnancy can be scary &#8211; we get it. If you&#8217;ve found yourself in this situation, we&#8217;re here to help you learn about\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"\/your-choices\">your options<\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span>Reach out<span>\u00a0and we can help you navigate the road ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to ExpectAt Next Step Pregnancy Services you will find two licensed and registered nurses as well as one volunteer registered nurse who can provide pregnancy and STI\/STD testing, perform OB ultrasounds and address your medical questions and concerns from pregnancy symptoms, complications, health and nutrition, prenatal care, follow up care and referrals to local ob gyn providers. They are available by appointment and walk in as needed as well as via telephone and email anytime! Next Step also has two pregnancy care advocates to assist with referrals, appointments, supplies, counsel, and simply to listen and assist. Our team is rounded out by our Medical Director who covers all aspects of the clinic&#8217;s medical care including all pregnancy testing, STI\/STD testing and treatment, ultrasound scans and diagnosis, and medical follow up, including STI\/STD prescriptions and counsel and an Executive Director to address concerns, questions, suggestions, and overall care for you and your loved ones.Privacy When you come to our center, you can rest assured that your visit and any information you share with us is completely confidential. We will not share any personal information about you or your visit with anyone outside of our organization. Client information is held in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"folder":[],"class_list":["post-188","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/188","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=188"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":863,"href":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/188\/revisions\/863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ffolder&post=188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}