The PCCOB offers NO-COST pregnancy testing to women who think they may be pregnant.

 

'Pregnancy tests look for a special hormone – human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) – that only develops in a woman’s body during pregnancy. These tests can use either your urine or blood to look for hCG. PCCOB only offers urine tests.

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There are several reasons a woman may miss her period and pregnancy is one. While home tests are often inexpensive and easy to perform, many allow you test as early as 10 days after conception. Unfortunately, taking a test too soon can give you false results. It is best to take a pregnancy test after you miss your period. PCCOB offers pregnancy testing to women of all ages.

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If you are pregnant, it is important to start receiving prenatal care as early as possible. This can be provided by a local health department or a private OBGYN/physician, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife. Early prenatal care helps ensure you and your baby have a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

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In Burke County, Medicaid may be available to cover pregnancy expenses. You must apply and show proof of a positive pregnancy test result. The Burke County Health Department accepts our documentation a proof of pregnancy!​

 

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