Where to Go for a Pregnancy Concern When You’re at College

Scared and pregnant while you’re at college? Anxious about a pregnancy scare and away from home? You have more options than you might think. This is a practical guide to low-cost reproductive health care in the Warren-Youngstown area, focused on where to turn when you’re worried you might be pregnant.

Your Options as a College Student

If you’re a student at Youngstown State University, Kent State Trumbull, or another local campus, you have a few places to consider for pregnancy-related care:

• Your campus student health center or student health clinic
• A dedicated women’s clinic like Bella Women’s Center
• Your primary care doctor at home, if you can travel
• A local urgent care clinic

Each option offers something different. Here’s what to expect from each.

What Campus Health Services Typically Offer

Most university student health centers offer some reproductive health care as part of your student services. That often includes:

• Pregnancy testing
• Referrals for additional testing or care
• General health support

Costs and services vary from school to school, so check your school’s health and wellness website for what’s specifically available. Some services are covered by your student fees. Others may have a small copay.

One thing to consider: campus health services may keep a record of your visit as part of your student health file. If confidentiality is important to you, ask upfront what stays on your record and what doesn’t.

What a Dedicated Medical Clinic Like Bella Offers

Bella Women’s Center in Warren is a licensed medical clinic that provides free, confidential pregnancy-related care to women in the community. Services include:

• Free medical-grade pregnancy testing
• Limited ultrasound confirmation
• Options consultations with a Patient Advocate
• Limited STI testing and treatment for patients with a confirmed pregnancy

Every service is free. No insurance required. Nothing gets shared with your school.

What to Consider When Choosing

A few things worth thinking about:

• Cost. Both campus health services and dedicated clinics can be low-cost or free. Check the details.
• Confidentiality. Ask what goes on your record and where. Off-campus clinics are typically not shared with your school.
• What you need. If you want a limited ultrasound or a consultation about your options, a dedicated clinic like Bella may offer more than what’s available on campus.
• Timing. Same-day appointments are more common at some places than others. If you need to be seen quickly, ask.

A Note on Confidentiality

If you’re worried about your family, partner, or school finding out about your visit, know that clinics like Bella don’t share your information with anyone unless you ask them to. Your visit stays private.

FAQs About Pregnancy Concerns at College

Is Bella affiliated with any college or university?

No. Bella is an independent medical clinic serving the Warren-Youngstown area.

How far is Bella from YSU or Kent State Trumbull?

Bella is located at 1192 North Road NE, Warren, OH. It’s a short drive from both campuses.

What if I don’t have a car?

Call or text 330-993-0604 and we can help you think through your options.

Do I have to be a Bella patient already to come in?

No. Anyone is welcome to schedule an appointment.

Is there a cost for services?

No. Every service at Bella is free and confidential. No insurance required.

Take the next step

Still figuring out what to do? The caring staff at Bella Women’s Center is here to help.

Schedule an Appointment

Call or Text 330-993-0604