Services available at Pregnancy Assistance Frankston
Free Pregnancy Testing
Free pregnancy testing is available in the privacy of our centre, with the chance to discuss your results, whether positive or negative.
No appointment is needed; visit us during our open hours. 10am to 2pm weekdays.
Support
If you're pregnant and uncertain about the next steps, PAF is here to support you. Whatever your situation, our volunteers are prepared to offer encouragement and assistance. We are here for you during this time and after your baby is born.
Talking things through might be all the support you need, but if you require professional assistance, we can connect you with specialists in financial planning, medicine, social welfare, counselling, or psychology. PAF Cares. We’re here for you.
Alternatives
When you're facing an unexpected pregnancy in challenging circumstances, keep in mind that the choice you're about to make will influence your future. Take some time to carefully explore your options during this emotional period. Remember, pregnancy can bring hormonal changes that might also affect your feelings, which can sometimes make it harder to think clearly when you're making such an important decision.
Pregnancy Assistance Frankston can guide you in understanding your options and provide support throughout your journey.
Planning
Having a baby doesn't mean you have to put your hopes, dreams, or plans on hold. A whole new world of happiness and success can unfold for you and your little one. PAF can help you explore it together.
Practical and Material Support
PAF can provide everything you need for your new baby, including clothes and nappies, cots, prams, car seats. PAF receives many good quality new and second-hand items from generous people in the community and local family support agencies.
Our “Baby Bundle” program offers a lovely basket of brand-new baby items for your little one.
Accommodation Advocacy
We can also assist if you're pregnant and lack a safe place to stay by connecting you with the appropriate agencies.
Fertility Education
'By learning to identify your natural signals of fertility, you can use the Billings Ovulation Method to become pregnant or avoid pregnancy and to safeguard your reproductive health' - Billings Life
"This is knowledge of her body that every woman should know" ...... Dr Lyn Billings
You can visit the Billings Life website: https://billings.life
Grief Support
Grieving after miscarrying your baby?
Grief after a miscarriage can be incredibly painful. Remember, you're not alone. Caring people and supportive resources are available to help you through this difficult time. Take all the time you need to heal, and reach out whenever you feel ready.
Depressed? Grieving? Hurting after an abortion?
Abortion is traumatic; you may be affected by it and be experiencing some of the following:
emotional numbness
depression
problems with relationships
obsession with a need to become pregnant again
loss of self-esteem
self-destructive behaviour
suicidal tendencies
guilt and remorse
nightmares
anger or rage
remembrance of the baby's due date
remembrance of abortion anniversary date
Healing is possible - we offer hope. We provide sympathy and understanding, assisting you in connecting with experienced grief counsellors for miscarriage and abortion support.
Pregnancy Assistance Frankston cares.
The Open Doors Program offers Counselling for grief due to perinatal loss and Rachel Vineyard Retreats for Grief and Spiritual healing. Contact: Eileen 0482 162 057.