Okay, so the other day I had to check out the Planned Parenthood in Baton Rouge. I’d been meaning to go for a while, but you know how it is – life gets in the way. Anyway, I finally decided it was time to take care of business. I had to choose emergency contraception because something went wrong last night.
First thing, I did was look up their address online. Turns out it’s at 3825 Government Street. Not too far from where I live, which was a relief. I didn’t want to drive all over town. The clinic is called Planned Parenthood – Baton Rouge Health Center. Also, I got their phone number, (225) 387-1167, just in case I needed to call ahead.
I hopped in my car and headed over there. When I arrived, I found parking, and I saw the sign, “Planned Parenthood,” so I knew I was in the right place. I walked in and saw a few people in the waiting area. The receptionist was friendly enough. She greeted me and asked for my name and what I was there for.
I told her I needed to book an appointment. Luckily, they had some availability that day. I was relieved because I wanted to get this taken care of as soon as possible. They gave me some paperwork to fill out, just the usual stuff – name, address, medical history, and all that jazz. It didn’t take too long, and I handed it back to the receptionist.
While I was waiting, I noticed some brochures about various services they offer – birth control, STD testing, pregnancy testing, and the morning-after pill. It’s good to know they have all these options available.
Finally, it was my turn. I went into the examination room, and a nurse came in shortly after. She was really nice and professional. She asked me a few questions about my health and what I needed. I told her I was interested in emergency contraception. She explained how it works and gave me my options, like the pill. The nurse also checked my blood pressure. She said I didn’t need a pelvic exam which I felt so relieved about.
After a brief consultation, the nurse went to get the pill for me. She came back, gave it to me with a cup of water, and instructed me on how to take it. She said I should take it as soon as possible for it to be most effective. She also mentioned some potential side effects, like nausea or a change in my period, but nothing too serious.
The whole process was pretty quick and painless. I paid for the pill at the front desk, and it wasn’t too expensive, which was a relief. I was in and out of there in about an hour or so. They recommended wearing loose clothing and undergarments that can handle a sanitary pad, which is good advice.
Things to Note
- Location: 3825 Government Street, Baton Rouge.
- Phone: (225) 387-1167.
- Services: Emergency contraception, birth control, STD testing, pregnancy testing.
- What to bring: If you have insurance, take your insurance card.
- What to wear: Loose, comfortable clothing, and undergarments for a sanitary pad.
Overall, my experience at Planned Parenthood in Baton Rouge was positive. It’s a clean, professional place, and the staff is friendly and helpful. If you need any of the services they offer, I’d definitely recommend checking them out. They make the whole process pretty easy and stress-free.
Oh, and one more thing – they also operate the New Orleans Health Center, which is part of Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast. So if you’re ever in New Orleans and need their services, you know where to go.
