Pregnancy Testing and Options

We recognize that pregnancy means different things to different people and there may be many reasons to continue or end a pregnancy.

The Sexual Health Clinic at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides support, counselling and pregnancy testing services. We are here to help you understand all of your options and to support your choices. The staff at TBDHU are respectful, non-judgemental, pro-choice and provide confidential services.

What We Do

Pregnancy Testing

• Pregnancy testing is available by appointment at the Sexual Health Clinic. 
  • Call (807) 625-5976 or 1(888) 294-6630 (toll-free) to make an appointment. 
  • Home pregnancy tests are also available at most pharmacies.
• Pregnancy tests are most accurate a few days after an expected menstrual period.
  • Consider taking the test again if you have not had your period two weeks after a negative test.
     

Counselling (Discussing Your Options)

• If your pregnancy test is positive, you will have to consider which option is right for you:
  • Choose to continue the pregnancy 
    • You can either choose to raise the child or proceed with adoption
  • Choose to end the pregnancy (abortion), legally and safely
• Only you can decide which choice is right for you – but Sexual Health Clinic staff can help. 
  • We can discuss your options and answer your questions. 
  • We will support your choice; we won’t tell you what is best for you. 
  • We can connect you to the right community services.
• You can also discuss your options with your family doctor or a family member.
• Call (807) 625-5976 or 1(888) 294-6630 (toll-free) to make an appointment at the Sexual Health Clinic for counselling. 

For Further Information

Call the Sexual Health Clinic at (807) 625-5976

or toll-free: 1-888-294-6630