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We as women tend to carry a lot of weight on our shoulders. Sometimes, we have a hard time reaching out for help or just talk to someone.  It doesn’t matter what age you are, we can all relate to this feeling at least once in our lives. We replay situations and conversations and can usually imagine at least 3 or more different scenarios’ of how it “could have been”.  Have you done this before? Are you doing this now while facing an unplanned pregnancy?

What if right now your current weight on your shoulders is an unplanned pregnancy? Our minds tend to start overthinking situations when we are overwhelmed. This makes it very difficult to come up with the best option for ourselves.

At Pathway Health Clinic in Vista, California, we offer you a safe place to discuss your unplanned pregnancy options. With free services that include pregnancy tests and ultrasounds needed to make an informed decision on your unplanned pregnancy. When you are here your privacy is protected and everything you share with us is completely confidential. Our staff will accommodate your specific needs for privacy and communication from the moment you contact us. We will never call, text, or email you anything without your consent. All our Advocates and Licensed Medical Professionals can help you explore all your options in a safe, confidential, judgment-free way.

To schedule an appointment, call our office at 760.945.4673 or schedule an appointment online today.

Pathway Health Clinic will continue to monitor and refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and our local public health agency to determine the safest course of action for our staff and patients.

You just found out you are pregnant, and it is not what you wanted or expected. You are still taking in the news and now you need to tell others. This maybe causing you great anxiety and mixed emotions.

Some questions you probably ask yourself are:

• Where do I start?
• How supportive they will be?
• What will be their reaction?
• How am I going to feel telling them I am pregnant?

 Something to consider before talking to family and friends are:

• Is this the best time to let them know I am pregnant? Timing matters. You need to figure out if the environment is calm and free of distractions. You need their undivided attention, so make sure that when you approach them it is at a time where they can give you their undivided attention.
• Am I feeling prepared if it’s not a positive response?

Formulate a plan on how you will talk to your friends and family:

• You have the power to decide when it’s right for you to share that you are pregnant and how much information you wish to give.
• Set boundaries. You do not have to answer all their questions and can end the conversation if you feel uncomfortable.
• If the conversation takes a negative turn, it is okay to share how you are feeling and wanting to regroup and discuss it at a later date.

At Pathway Health Clinic in Vista, California , we can help you prepare and navigate these conversations . We provide you a safe place to discuss your unplanned pregnancy options with free services that include all of the pregnancy tests and ultrasounds needed to make an informed decision on your unplanned pregnancy. When you are here your privacy is protected and everything you share with us is completely confidential. Our staff will accommodate your specific needs for privacy and communication from the moment you contact us. We will never call, text, or email you anything without your consent.

Text 760-208-8811 or schedule an appointment online today.

Pathway Health Clinic will continue to monitor and refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and our local public health agency to determine the safest course of action for our staff and patients.

Not knowing if you are pregnant can be a scary time especially today when we have the chance of coming into contact with Coronavirus (COVID-19). Below we have listed some facts from the CDC on pregnancy during Coronavirus (COVID-19).

What are the chances of pregnant women getting COVID-19?

Pregnant women experience changes in their bodies. With viruses from the same family as COVID-19, and other viral respiratory infections, such as influenza, women have had a higher chance of developing the illness. It is always important for pregnant women to protect themselves from illnesses.

Can I protect myself from getting COVID-19?

Pregnant women should do the same things as the general public to avoid contact with COVID-19. You can help stop the spread of COVID-19 by taking these actions:

• Cover your cough
  (using your elbow is a good technique)
  • Avoid people who
    are sick
  • Clean your hands
    often using soap and water or alcohol-based hand

Can COVID-19 cause problems for a pregnancy?

The CDC does not know at this time if the Coronavirus would cause problems during pregnancy.

We understand the growing concern surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) across our communities and Pathway Health Clinic is passionate about the care we provide our patients at our clinic and as well as our patient’s health and safety.

At Pathway Health Clinic in Vista, California, we will be still offering you a safe place to discuss your unplanned pregnancy options with free services that include all of the pregnancy tests and ultrasounds needed to make an informed decision on your unplanned pregnancy. When you are here your privacy is protected and everything you share with us is completely confidential. Our staff will accommodate your specific needs for privacy and communication from the moment you contact us. We will never call, text, or email you anything without your consent.

Text 760-208-8811 or schedule an appointment online today.

I am in college, what are my pregnancy options?

Being a college student comes with a lot of responsibilities and can some times be stressful. What happens if in addition to college responsibilities you find out you maybe pregnant?
There are so many factors to consider. Each person’s circumstances are extremely personal to their situation. One thing every woman who is pregnant has in common is pregnancy options.

What are my pregnancy options?

Pregnancy options are what you ultimately choose to do with your pregnancy when you are not pregnant anymore, or decide that you no longer want to be pregnant. Every pregnant woman has three pregnancy options- in alphabetical order- they are abortion, adoption, and parenting.

But what do each of those options mean?

Abortion- abortion is an option to end the pregnancy. You can have a medical abortion or a surgical abortion.

Adoption- Placing for adoption means that the baby will be born, but it will not be raised by its biological parents. You can have an open adoption, a semi-open adoption, or closed adoption.

Parenting- Parenting means that the baby will be born, and the biological parents will also raise the child.

While these options may seem simple, they are complex and oftentimes emotionally difficult.

If you have additional questions about your options, we encourage you to explore the “Options Education” tab on our website or call us to make an appointment to discuss your options. At Pathway Health Clinic, we have Advocates and Licensed Medical Professionals who can help you explore all of your options in a safe, confidential, judgment-free way.

To make an appointment, call us at 760-945-4673 or walk-in during clinic hours. If you are in a crisis, you can text our 24/7 crisis text line at 760-208-8811 and an advocate will respond. We are here to help.

Upon joining a branch of service or marrying into the military, moving away from all your friends and family is always a huge adjustment. So, what happens when you or someone close to you think you may be pregnant?

One of the first things we do when we are faced with any situation is we turn to the internet to research what to do next. The internet can provide us with a ton of helpful information. In contrast, it can also lead us to read into the pregnancy myths of the dark web. It can also cause unnecessary anxiety in our thoughts. 

So what are the most common pregnancy myths related the military?

Myth 1: Military life is incompatible with having a family: This is a false statement. The military is a very family-oriented organization. From battalion family fun days to community housing events; the military focuses on the families of those who serve. According to the Department of Defense, 52% of the military is made up of families, married or single and raising children. This is 4 % higher than the national average 48%.

Myth 2: You get penalized if you get pregnant: This statement is false. Just like if you were working in the civilian workplace, their are certain rules to follow in the workplace to maintain a safe and healthy pregnancy. The military puts you on light duty after you reach a certain point in your pregnancy. The military has amazing groups such as Baby Boot Camp, through the Navy Relief Society that helps parents budget for baby, learn basic child safety and are given a basket full of newborn goodies. Your command will usually allow you or your spouse to take time off of work to attend these life skill classes.

Myth 3: Once I have my baby I have to return right back to Active Duty! This statement is false. According to the Department of Defense, military women have better maternity leave options than civilian working moms. The DOD policy is the military women get 12 weeks of paid maternity leave. However, each branch of service has additional leave which can be up to 20 weeks of paid leave. The civilian law (Family Medical Leave Act) provides for up to 12 weeks for employers to allow their female employees during pregnancy.

Myth 4: My spouse will not receive paternity leave. This statement is also false. Married fathers on active duty can get up to 10 days of paternity leave. They must be taken within 60 days of the child’s birth.

  If you think you or someone you know are pregnant, there are community resources outside Camp Pendleton that can help provide no-cost pregnancy testing and are 100% confidential.  At Pathway Health Clinic, we respect your privacy. We do not report your visit to command or Tricare unless you have provided us with written consent and authorization. All our Advocates and Licensed Medical Professionals can help you explore all your options in a safe, confidential, judgment-free way.

To make an appointment, call us at 760-945-4673 or walk-in during clinic hours. If you are in a crisis, you can text our 24/7 crisis text line at 760-208-8811. An advocate will respond. We are here to help.

Have you ever been to a place where your confidentiality was ignored or neglected? Ever feel uncomfortable opening up because you couldn’t trust the person with who you were speaking? Pregnancy, relationships, STD information, or parenting concerns are all topics that we can assist with at the Pathway Health Clinic in a safe and confidential environment. 

At Pathway Health Clinic, you will have confidence that all your information will be kept in a secure, confidential file. It will only accessed by authorized personnel. Our services are dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients.

How does Pathway Health Clinic keep my information private?

• Every volunteer and staff member is screened thoroughly to ensure that they will always meet the needs of our patients
• Every Advocate and Nurse are trained under an accredited program to ensure professionalism and proficiency.
• Clients meet with an advocate in a private room that allows the client to speak freely.
• Every client file is kept locked in a secure cabinet that only authorized personnel have access.

If there ever was a concern by the client that confidentiality or any other matter was not met, we offer a confidential survey that can be filled out before leaving.

Our best asset, next to the compassionate and high-quality care we offer, is that all of our services are NO COST to you.

We are here for YOU! So, what are you waiting for? You don’t have to do this alone. Our pro-woman services are for every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy in the North County San Diego area. 

To make an appointment, call us at 760-945-4673 or walk-in during clinic hours. If you are in a crisis, you can text our 24/7 crisis text line at 760-208-8811, and an advocate will respond. We are here to help.