Facing an unexpected pregnancy can bring up many emotions: fear, confusion, and uncertainty about what to do next. You may also be managing practical challenges like finances, housing, or access to medical care. In moments like these, it’s essential to know that you are not alone.
New Hope Center is here to support you in every part of your situation.
Along with our free, early pregnancy services, we connect you to community resources, such as food, clothing, household essentials, housing assistance, OB/GYN providers, and counseling. Having these supports in place can make navigating your next steps feel more manageable.
Your safety and well-being matter, and we want to help you. Schedule an appointment today at our center to confirm your pregnancy and consider your options.
Understanding Kentucky’s Abortion Law
With so much on your mind, understanding how Kentucky’s laws affect your abortion options can be an important part of getting clear, reliable information.
Kentucky only allows abortion for emergency situations. Under their current law, abortion is prohibited at all stages of pregnancy except when necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or to avoid serious, permanent impairment of a life-sustaining organ.
This means elective abortions, including the abortion pill, are not legally available in Kentucky.
Why Confirming Your Pregnancy Matters
Even in a state where abortion is heavily restricted, accurate medical information is essential for protecting your health. A home test can confirm the presence of pregnancy hormones, but it cannot tell you:
- Whether the pregnancy is progressing with a heartbeat (not miscarried)
- How far along you are (gestational age)
- Whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus (not ectopic)
An ectopic pregnancy, for example, cannot be treated with the abortion pill and requires immediate medical attention. Ectopic pregnancy treatment is not considered an abortion, as the pregnancy is non-viable and life-threatening to the woman. It is legal in all fifty states.
Regardless of the option you’re considering, understanding these details can help safeguard your health.
New Hope Center Is Here for You
At New Hope Center, we offer free pregnancy testing, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, and a confidential, supportive space to talk through your situation and explore all your options. You don’t have to navigate this time alone. Our team is here to walk with you every step of the way.
Schedule your appointment today. Your safety and well-being matter to us.
All abortion information is accurate at the time of writing.
