{"id":864,"date":"2026-01-19T00:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T00:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/?page_id=864"},"modified":"2026-01-19T00:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T00:42:47","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nextstep-client.extend.website\/?page_id=864","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"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;4.27.4&#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>Frequently Asked Questions<\/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;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Appointments<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: What can I expect from my visit to Next Step?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>At Next step you can always expect to be treated with respect by our wonderful staff and licensed medical professionals. Our medical professionals do not rush through appointments. They take time to listen to you and answer your questions. Need more time? We\u2019re here. All conversations are confidential (as allowed within Washington State law). All medical services at Next Step are provided by licensed medical professionals under the direction and supervision of our Medical Director.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Pregnancy Testing<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: I already bought a pregnancy test from the store. Why do I need to come in and be tested with you?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Taking a test here and discussing your most recent menstrual cycle will help determine the best time to schedule an ultrasound so that we do not schedule too early and have to do a repeat appointment.\u00a0 We can also help you with medical insurance, referrals and other questions you may have about your pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: I had unprotected sex and am worried I could be pregnant. Can I come in today for a pregnancy test?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0If you become pregnant a test would not show a positive result until roughly 2 weeks after the incident, typically when you would be late or miss your period.\u00a0 (It takes that much time for the pregnancy hormone to be detected by the test.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: I think I am pregnant, but I am bleeding\/cramping, etc. Can I come in to get checked out?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>If you think you are pregnant and you are more than spotting or having significant bleeding, we advise that you seek immediate medical attention from your own physician or at the ER. We do not provide emergency care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: What should I do if I am experiencing bleeding, cramping, or have medical questions?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>For all medical emergencies (significant cramping and\/or bleeding) go to the ED or dial 911. For general medical questions we can put you in contact with one of our nurses. Medical related questions can never be answered by a non-medical professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Ultrasounds<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Can I walk in or do I need an appointment?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>Appointments are required for ultrasounds. Scheduling an appointment will guarantee you are seen in a timely manner and that your appointment is scheduled when a nurse is available.\u00a0 It also allows you to do the paperwork via mobile phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: How early can I come in for an ultrasound?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0You need to be at least 7 weeks (based on your LMP &#8211; first day of your last menstrual cycle) before we can perform an ultrasound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: I went to the doctor and found out I was pregnant and had an ultrasound. Can I come in for an ultrasound at no cost?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>If you have already had an ultrasound at your doctor\u2019s office and are between 6 and 16 weeks we may be able to offer you a free limited OB ultrasound through our \u201cTraining Program.\u201d\u00a0 Contact us to find out more information.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: At how many weeks does Next Step stop offering ultrasounds? Why?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>We offer ultrasounds between 7-17 weeks of pregnancy.\u00a0 Our limited early OB ultrasounds only check for whether the pregnancy is in the uterus, whether or not the fetus has a heartbeat, and to determine gestational age of the embryo.\u00a0 After 17 weeks your doctor will want you to have a more complete ultrasound, and this should be scheduled through your OB doctor.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Can I come in for an ultrasound to find out the sex of my baby?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>No, our limited OB ultrasounds do not determine the sex of the baby.\u00a0 This is typically done around 20 weeks through your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Can I have family or friends in the ultrasound room with me?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>We typically allow 1-2 visitors during the ultrasound exams.\u00a0 Please contact us if you have any questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Abortion Pill Reversal<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: If I have taken the 1st abortion pill and am concerned can I call Next Step?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Yes. Contact one of our nurses here at Next Step\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:425-329-4569\"><strong>425-329-4569<\/strong><\/a><span>\u00a0or call reversal hotline 24\/7 at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:877.558.0333\"><strong>877.558.0333<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Can the doctor at Next Step prescribe Progesterone?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Yes. If you are a candidate for the procedure our medical provider can get you started, provide evidence-based ultrasounds, follow up care and assistance as well as an OB referral if requested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Contraception<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Can I get birth control or the morning after pill at Next Step?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Our clinic does not sell or prescribe birth control. We do help with education so that you can make an informed decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>STI Testing and Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Do you offer STI\/STD testing and if so, which tests do you offer?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Next Step offers a full panel of STI\/STD testing including:<\/span><br \/><span>Chlamydia<\/span><br \/><span>Gonorrhea<\/span><br \/><span>Hepatitis B<\/span><br \/><span>Hepatitis C<\/span><br \/><span>Herpes<\/span><br \/><span>HIV (testing only)<\/span><br \/><span>Syphilis<\/span><br \/><span>Trichomoniasis<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: What does it cost for an STI\/STD test?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>At this time all STI\/STD testing is free of charge. Our medical doctor can provide a prescription for antibiotics as needed for you to take to the pharmacy of your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do I need an appointment to come in for STI\/STD testing?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>An appointment is recommended. At this time STI\/STD testing is offered on Monday mornings, and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons only. Please call us for more details. Walk Ins can be seen if the medical team is available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Abortions<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Do you do abortions?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Our clinic does not perform abortions (or provide abortion referrals). We provide professional consultations about abortion, but only for patients seen in the clinic. We do provide ultrasounds to confirm gestational age after a positive pregnancy test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Abortion Pill\/RU-486&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0The Next Step provider cannot prescribe RU-486. They do provide ultrasounds to confirm gestational age after a positive pregnancy test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Supplies<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Do I need to make an appointment to come in for supplies?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0No, you may come in any time we are open for supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: How often can I come in for diapers and clothes? And what sizes do you offer?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:\u00a0<\/strong><span>\u00a0You may come in once per month (every 30 days) for diapers\/wipes\/formula.\u00a0 Clothing is available for your child\u2019s current size, and we have newborn-2T size clothing. We also occasionally will have larger kid sizes (3t-6t). Maybe 3T up to 10yo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Donations<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: When do you accept donations?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>Anytime we are open &#8211; Monday to Friday 10:00am-5:30pm \u2013 no appointment needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Are there certain items you cannot accept as a donation?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0We cannot accept\u00a0 car seats, unless they are less than 1 year old. 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Since we are donor-funded and do not make money off your reproductive health choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Is Next Step an accredited medical clinic?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Yes, Next Step is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaahc.org\/\">AAAHC<\/a><span>).Our services are performed by caring, licensed medical professionals under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: How do I obtain a copy of my medical records from Next Step for myself or my medical provider?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0You can come in to fill out a form and provide a picture ID in order to request medical records. 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Another extensive resource for pregnancy care and more is\u00a0<\/span><strong>Abundant Life<\/strong><span>.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abundantlifewa.org\/\">https:\/\/www.abundantlifewa.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Q: Call from a doctor\u2019s office or emergency department regarding a client.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Does the facility have a consent for release of records from the client? We will need that faxed from the facility or will need the client to come by our office and sign a release. 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