RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics of Oakland

I needed to confirm my pregnancy, and didn't want to make an appointment with an OB or midwife, just in case the pregnancy wasn't viable. Having experienced miscarriages, I didn't want to commit anymore than necessary until I found out that the pregnancy was viable, because it's just too painful otherwise. I found Support Circle through a google search ("pregnancy ultrasound confirmation" - or something like that) and called them asking for an appointment. They're not open every day, so I was told someone from the local clinic would call me back, which happened within 24 hours. The person who called to confirm an appointment explained that they don't do abortion referrals, which was fine with me as I wasn't looking for that solution. They had a lot of availability, so I was able to go in pretty quickly.

At my appointment, there were two ladies: one did the counseling portion and the other, a nurse, did the medical portion. They were both very respectful and kind and explained their intake and clinical process well. I did a urine test, followed by an ultrasound. My husband was with me and we were able to see the heartbeat, which was a huge relief. The nurse printed out copies of the ultrasound pictures and gave me a pregnancy verification document. The ladies sent me home with a goodie bag, which was very sweet. All in all, very good experience if you're looking for general pregnancy counseling or to confirm your pregnancy. If you are looking for abortion services, you will need to look elsewhere.