ACPC Client Story - 'Julie'
When Julie*, a college student, boarded our Mobile Medical Unit, ANN the van. She had intentions of terminating her pregnancy. Julie had undergone an abortion a few months prior and was anxious and scared.
Her finances were not in order and her father had strict expectations for her future. She was afraid of what the outcome would be if she told him about her pregnancy.
Our Mobile Manager Joyce welcomed Julie aboard. Julie was administered a medical-grade pregnancy test, which revealed that she was pregnant. She was then offered an ultrasound, which she accepted.
Julie lay on the comfortable seating and found her eyes attached to the screen. The picture revealed that she was 7 weeks gestation. She smiled and marveled at the sight. Curious, Julie began to ask questions about prenatal care and fetal development.
Joyce and Julie chatted for a while about her plans and all of her available options.
After her visit, Julie decided to parent and felt confident to speak with her dad. *Name changed to protect client confidentiality.