03/06/09: This website is currently under revision.
We Are Here to Help!
Helpful information on local, state, and national resources for pregnant students at Wright State University.
So you're pregnant . . . Now what?
You've come to the right place.
Discovering that you are pregnant can be an emotional experience. For some women it is a time of distress. For others it is a joyous occasion.
You are not alone! Each year, some students become pregnant before or during the school term. Whether your pregnancy is planned or not, it can be very stressful. Other women have found themselves in similar situations as you.
First: Relax. There are many resources in this web page to help you cope. You don't have to have all the answers today. You have time to think and decide.
Second: Talk to someone you trust and then seek help. Remember, you do not have to deal with this situation alone. Emotional support and resources are available as you make decisions.
Third: Get professional health care assistance. Two types of health care professionals are available to help you. Physicians called "obstetricians" and advanced-practice nurses called "nurse midwives" specialize in women's health to provide health care support to pregnant women in all types of situations.
You may stay at Wright State University if you are pregnant. If you are faced with an unintended pregnancy, you may find it difficult to consider your options rationally. You may feel confused, alone, or trapped. You may be under pressure from your partner, parents or friends to follow a particular course of action, or you may not know what your needs are. There are many people at Wright State with whom you can talk confidentially about your needs.
If you are a Wright State student-athlete, it is essential that you seek neutral counsel before voluntarily giving up your scholarship or withdrawing from team competition. Becoming pregnant may be a especially stressful for you. But, you may be surprised that you can continue to train and compete longer than you think, and that your scholarship may be protected.
Who can help me here at Wright State University? As a Wright State University student, you can find help at:
- Student Health Services (phone 775-2552; 051 Student Union): pregnancy tests, resources, and support
- Psychological Services (phone 775-3407, 053 Student Union) for supportive counseling and help with decision-making
- Experts at the College of Nursing and Health (775-3131, 160 University Hall) or the School of Medicine (775-3010, 114 Medical Sciences Building): specific information about pregnancy and raising children
- The Women's Center (775-4524, 148 Millett Hall): emotional support and resources
- The Center for International Education (775-5745, E190 Student Union): help for international students with culturally-specific information, resources, interpreters, and other special resources