A urine test is performed to detect the presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a woman's urine. hCG is produced after a fertilized egg attaches to the uterus, typically detected within 10 to 14 days of conception.
Many young women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy don’t have a safe place to live. Alone and overwhelmed by the future, they may believe abortion is their only option. At 29:Eleven Maternity Home, we empower expectant mothers through safe housing, healthcare, counselling and life skills training–so they can feel confident as they navigate towards parenthood or creating an adoption plan.