Pregnancy Resources
Pregnancy Tests
The University Health Services (UHS) Women's Clinic offers free pregnancy testing for UW-Madison students. Pregnancy testing may be requested at the Women's Clinic reception desk. No appointment is required.
The test is accurate when taken 10 days or more after sexual intercourse occurred or any time after a missed menstrual period. A urine sample will be collected and the results will be available by phone 30 minutes later. Plan to arrive before 4 pm to assure that the results will be available the same day.
If the test is positive:
Schedule an appointment with a Women's Clinic clinician to discuss available options. Students are welcome to bring a partner, friend, or parent along to the appointment. It may also be helpful to schedule an appointment with a UHS counselor for help with decision-making related to the pregnancy.
If the test is negative:
The Women's Clinic staff can provide comprehensive information regarding birth control and assist you in choosing a method Gynecology exams and Pap testing are also available. Testing for sexually transmitted infections is recommended for all sexually active men and women.
Pregnancy Support Services
On campus
University Health Services Women's Clinic
333 E Campus Mall | (608) 265-5600
University Health Services Counseling and Consultation
333 E Campus Mall | (608) 265-5600
Office of the Dean of Students
17 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive | (608) 263-5700
In the community
Prenatal care
There is a variety of excellent clinics and health care providers, including nurse midwives, available in Madison for health care during pregnancy. You may want to talk with a UHS clinician about provider options, to assist you in selecting the one that meets your needs.
If prenatal care is not covered by health insurance, it is possible to qualify for care under the Wisconsin Badgercare Plus Program for Pregnant Women, which covers medical care for pregnant women. If you already have a prenatal care clinic, contact your clinic to see if they can use express enrollment to start temporary insurance for up to 2 months while you apply for the regular Badgercare Plus through your county or tribal agency. Contact the local health department for details or use the Wisconsin Badgercare Plus for Pregnant Women
For Dane County residents:
Dane County Health Department: (608) 242-7441
Statewide information about pregnancy healthcare and other state-sponsored support programs is available through the Maternal and Child Health Hotline: 1-800-722-2295. www.mch-hotlines.org
Abortion services
Planned Parenthood's Health Center provides comprehensive reproductive health care and safe, legal abortion services.
Planned Parenthood
3706 Orin Road, Madison
(608) 241-3767
www.plannedparenthood.org
For information on other providers of abortion outside the Madison area, please call UHS Women's Clinic.
In addition, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) Hotline is available to answer any questions you may have about abortion, unintended pregnancy, and related issues. The hotline is free, completely anonymous, and open to everyone. Call 1-800-772-9100.
Hotline Hours:
Weekdays: 7 am to 8 pm
Saturdays: 8 am to 4 pm
Adoption services
Community-based counseling is available for women and couples with unplanned pregnancies seeking adoption information and arrangements.
An excellent resource listing a large number of Wisconsin adoption agencies is available below:
Wisconsin Adoption Information Center
http://www.wiadoptioninfocenter.org/snav/325/page.htm
Some Madison community options include:
Catholic Charities | (608) 256-2358
30 South Franklin Street, Madison, WI 53703
www.ccmadison.org
Ask for Trish Grant
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin | (608) 221-3511
http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/29800/router.asp
Community Adoption Center | (608) 833-5881
http://communityadoptioncenter.com/
Lutheran Social Services | (608) 277-2966
www.lssadopt.org
