Akron Pregnancy Services

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In order to have real choice, you must know your options.
Every woman has the right to make an informed decision without judgement, politics or hype. APS is the place you can get information and support. We are professional and confidential.
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A Note from the Director

It is my pleasure to welcome you to our website which provides a touchstone for Akron area women and men searching for information on unplanned pregnancies.
Twenty years ago I was brought to APS by the passion in my heart to have a safe place where women could go with the hard decisions of life. A place where they could process through their options and leave with a clear perspective. Today, APS is that place and my passion has not changed.
On a daily basis we see women who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed with what seems like an impossible situation. However, they find that when all the factors affecting their situation and their personal lives are considered a good decision can be made.
Many of our workers have been through some of the same experiences and understand the pressures an unplanned pregnancy may bring. Their knowledge and support is one of the great resources APS offers. We invite you to come in and explore our many resources by making an appointment today.

Ask Doctor Davis:

1.) How long after sex do I have to wait in order to find out if I am pregnant? It may take as long as 4 weeks afterwards for a conventional pregnancy test to show a positive, despite what is claimed in some commercials for pregnancy tests.
3.) What is the difference between RU486 and the morning after pill? RU486 is an antiprogesterone agent which is used to kill the fetus in an established early pregnancy. A second pill, misoprostol, is given later to cause the uterus
to contract and expel the fetus and placental tissue. The morning after pill is synthetic
progesterone as found in birth control pills. It reduces the likelihood of pregnancy when taken shortly after unprotected sex.
3.) How do I know if I am pregnant? What are the first signs of being pregnant? Delay of the menstrual period, breast tenderness, nausea and fatigue are common symptoms in early pregnancy, although some women experience only some or even none of these.