If someone you know finds they are pregnant without planning to be, they may be overwhelmed by conflicting emotions of fear or joy, guilt or anger, all at once. Remember, they are not alone when it comes to exploring their options.
The staff at the University Health Center are committed to respecting personal rights to uphold the moral, religious, and philosophical beliefs dictated by individual conscience, and the right to conduct personal life accordingly.
We hope this resource guide provides guidance and sources of support that will help in making personally satisfying decisions.
Campus Resources
- Student Care and Outreach
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
- Aspire Clinic
- Psychology Clinic
- Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation
For sexual and reproductive health information, including contraception and decision making, contact the Sexual Health Coordinator:
Camilla Herndon, MPH, CHES
(she, her, hers)
cherndon@uhs.uga.edu
For information on nutrition counseling during pregnancy or about nutrition resources in the community contact:
Beth Kindamo, RDN, LD, CNSC
(she, her, hers)
ekindamo@uhs.uga.edu
*The University Health Center does not assume responsibility for quality of services provided by other agencies. The fact that any agency is not mentioned should not be regarded as an indication of disapproval.
Community Resources
The University Health Center is not equipped to provide obstetrical care, which includes prenatal care and delivery. If you are considering adoption or parenthood, prenatal care is necessary to maintain the health of both you and your infant. The following local medical practices provide prenatal care and delivery.
Piedmont Athens Regional Midwifery and Women’s Center
1199 Prince Ave
Medical Services Building, 1st floor
Athens, GA 30606
706-475-5700
Piedmont Athens Regional Midwifery
Piedmont Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology
1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Suite 290
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706-552-1730
Athens OB/GYN
740 Prince Ave, Building 3
Athens, GA 30606
706-548-4272
Athens OB/GYN
Women’s Healthcare Associates
355 Hawthorne Lane
Athens, GA 30606
706-369-0019
Women’s Healthcare Associates
Women’s Center of Athens
1181 Langford Drive
Building 300, Suite 101
Bogart, GA 30622
706-227-8999
Women’s Center of Athens
Adoption Services
If you choose to continue your pregnancy and choose not to parent the child, adoption is an alternative. There are many local, state, and national resources for adoption including the Department of Family and Children’s Services, private organizations, and adoption attorneys. Research adoption resources in your area who can assist with and provide guidance during this process.
Abortion Services
The University Health Center does not provide abortion care and there are no abortion-care providers in Athens, GA. Most abortions are provided during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy (first trimester). Abortions provided during the first trimester are safer and less expensive than abortions later in pregnancy. Ask staff to describe their services and clarify any concerns you have about the procedure and the clinic you are considering. The National Network of Abortion Funds offers financial assistance or practical support (rides, lodging) for those in need (visit abortionfunds.org for more info).
Atlanta Women’s Medical Center
235 West Wieuca Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
800-877-6332 (toll free)
404-257-0057
atlantawomensmedicalcenter.com
Feminist Women’s Health Center
1924 Cliff Valley Way
Atlanta, GA 30329
1-800-877-6013 (toll free)
404-728-7900
feministcenter.org
Carafem
1800 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30309
855-SAY-CARA
carafem.org
A Preferred Women’s Health Center
Augusta and Atlanta locations
888-665-4126
apwhc.com
