Gateway Women's Care

What Gateway Women's Care does

Gateway Women's Care is a faith-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free pregnancy and sexual health services to women and their partners navigating unplanned pregnancy in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Raleigh, the organization operates two physical clinic locations (Raleigh and Durham/Chapel Hill) plus a TeleCare virtual service tier. Core clinical offerings include free lab-quality pregnancy testing (99.9% accuracy, nurse-verified), limited obstetric ultrasound for gestational age and viability assessment, STI testing and treatment for conditions including gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and hepatitis, and a 24/7 abortion pill reversal helpline using progesterone intervention. Surrounding the clinical core is a non-clinical support layer including options consultation, pre-abortion services, post-abortion grief support groups, and a community resource referral network spanning medical care, housing, WIC, child care, and adoption information.

The underlying technology is conventional clinical equipment rather than proprietary software: ultrasound imaging hardware, lab-grade pregnancy diagnostic tests, and standard STI testing platforms delivered through in-person appointments and a TeleCare telemedicine layer. The organization complements these capabilities with a content marketing footprint (blog at 2-3 posts/month, Facebook and Instagram) and community referral partnerships with at least eight local universities including Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, and Meredith College. The clinical team is led by an MD/FACOG Medical Director and includes a Certified Nurse Midwife, multiple BSN/RN nurses, case managers, and dedicated clinic directors for each location.

Gateway Women's Care generates no client revenue — all services are provided free of charge to clients. The organization is entirely dependent on community donations and charitable contributions as a 501(c)(3), with an online donation portal hosted via myegiving.com. The go-to-market motion is community-led: physical clinics serve as the primary service delivery channel, university partnerships expand the student audience, and digital channels drive awareness and donor acquisition. The Triangle-area market is a regional geography with no disclosed plans to expand beyond Southeast USA. The organization is independently operated with no parent company, subsidiaries, or reported funding rounds.

Name

Gateway Women's Care

Legal name

Gateway Women's Care

Website

https://gatewaywomens.care

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gateway Women's Care is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 that provides free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STI testing, abortion pill reversal, and post-abortion support across two Triangle-area North Carolina clinics and a TeleCare virtual service. Target clients are women and partners navigating unplanned pregnancy, funded entirely by community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pregnancy and Sexual Health Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (62141), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Planning & Contraception (Including Abortion Care) (HLAKAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Clinics (HLAFAJAA), Sexual & Pelvic Health Telehealth (STI care, pelvic pain, endometriosis/PCOS support) (HLALAHAJ), Women’s Health & Family Care Virtual Care (fertility, maternity, pediatrics) (HLALADAE)

Keywords

• Pregnancy healthcare services
• Sexual health services
• Obstetric ultrasound services
• STI testing treatment
• Abortion pill reversal

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Gateway Women's Care is dependent on community generosity and donations to fund operations. All services are provided free of charge to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gateway Women's Care is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit pregnancy medical clinic offering free, confidential pregnancy and sexual health services to women and their partners navigating unplanned pregnancy. Core offerings include lab-quality pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound exams, options consultation, pre-abortion services, abortion pill reversal, post-abortion support, STI testing and treatment, and TeleCare virtual services, all provided at no cost and funded by community donations.

Product overview

Gateway Women's Care is a faith-based, non-profit pregnancy medical clinic offering a comprehensive suite of free healthcare and support services. The organization operates two physical clinic locations in Raleigh and Durham/Chapel Hill, North Carolina, plus a TeleCare virtual service. Core services include free lab-quality pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound exams for gestational dating and viability assessment, pre-abortion consultations, options counseling, abortion pill reversal (24/7 helpline), post-abortion support groups, and STI testing and treatment. All services are provided free of charge to clients, supported by charitable donations as a 501(c)(3) organization. The clinic serves women and their partners navigating unplanned pregnancies, with an emphasis on providing truthful, medically accurate information and non-judgmental support regardless of the client's ultimate decision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pregnancy Services (Lab Quality Pregnancy Test and Ultrasound) Free lab-quality pregnancy tests with 99.9% accuracy verified by registered nurses, plus limited ultrasound exams to determine gestational age, verify viability, rule out ectopic pregnancy, and calculate due date. Designed for women who may be pregnant and seeking confirmation and support.
• Pre-Abortion Services Free comprehensive services including diagnostic pregnancy testing, ultrasound, options consultation, FAQs, and STI testing to inform women before they proceed with abortion. Designed for women considering abortion who need medically accurate information.
• Options Consultation Free consultation services where women can ask questions, discuss available options, learn about their rights, and receive support without pressure to make any particular decision. Designed for women and couples navigating pregnancy decisions.
• Abortion Pill Reversal 24/7 helpline service offering medical intervention using progesterone to potentially reverse the effects of the abortion pill (Mifepristone) after the first dose has been taken, with reported 64-68% success rate in saving pregnancies. Designed for women who have started the abortion pill process and wish to reverse it.
• Post Abortion Care Free confidential support services including support groups for women experiencing emotional pain, grief, or trauma following an abortion decision, led by trained staff who have had similar experiences. Designed for women seeking post-abortion emotional support.
• STI Testing and Treatment STI/STD testing and treatment services including testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis, trichomonas, HIV, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and syphilis. Designed for sexually active individuals seeking confidential reproductive health screening.
• TeleCare Virtual Services Virtual telemedicine service allowing clients to receive face-to-face care and consultations from experienced professionals remotely via video or phone. Same-day or next-day appointments typically available with 100% confidentiality guaranteed. Designed for clients who cannot visit physical clinic locations.
• Resources and Referrals Free community partner referrals and support programs including medical care, child care, housing, WIC, baby supplies, diapers, food support, single parent support, mentoring, and adoption information. Designed for clients needing wraparound support services beyond medical care.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Campbell University School of LawminorOthersUniversity where students are welcomed and can access free pregnancy and sexual health services at Gateway Women's Care clinics.
• North Carolina State University (NC State)minorOthersUniversity where students are welcomed and can access free pregnancy and sexual health services at Gateway Women's Care clinics.
• Meredith CollegeminorOthersUniversity where students are welcomed and can access free pregnancy and sexual health services at Gateway Women's Care clinics.
• William Peace UniversityminorOthersUniversity where students are welcomed and can access free pregnancy and sexual health services at Gateway Women's Care clinics.
• Duke UniversityminorOthersUniversity where students are welcomed and can access free pregnancy and sexual health services at Gateway Women's Care clinics.
• UNC Chapel HillminorOthersUniversity where students are welcomed and can access free pregnancy and sexual health services at Gateway Women's Care clinics.
• Wake Technical Community CollegeminorOthersCommunity college where students are welcomed and can access free pregnancy and sexual health services at Gateway Women's Care clinics.
• NC Central UniversityminorOthersUniversity where students are welcomed and can access free pregnancy and sexual health services at Gateway Women's Care clinics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Hey Jane: Virtual clinic providing abortion care and reproductive health services — intersects with Gateway's pregnancy-decision support mission but from the opposite end of the ideological spectrum; useful as an emerging-player reference for telehealth delivery in reproductive health.
• Wisp: Telehealth platform focused on sexual and reproductive health including STI testing, contraception, and urinary tract care — comparable to Gateway's STI testing services but delivered commercially online rather than as a free faith-based service.

Direct peers

• Alpha Center: Faith-based pregnancy resource center in the Midwest offering free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STI screening, and options counseling — comparable community-based, faith-aligned, free-service model to Gateway Women's Care.
• RealOptions Pregnancy Resource Centers: Faith-based non-profit operating multiple pregnancy resource centers in the San Francisco Bay Area with a similar free services model, ultrasounds, STI testing, and abortion pill reversal offerings — directly comparable operating model to Gateway Women's Care.
• Care Net: National network of nearly 1,200 affiliated pregnancy resource centers providing free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, options counseling, and abortion pill reversal — the closest network-level analog to Gateway Women's Care's mission and operating model.
• Birthright International: Non-profit volunteer-driven pregnancy support organization offering free pregnancy testing, counseling, and material assistance — comparable in service mix, free delivery model, and community-based operating approach.
• Heartbeat International: Global network of pregnancy help organizations operating the Abortion Pill Rescue Network (APRN) helpline — directly comparable to Gateway Women's Care's APR service and faith-based pregnancy resource model.

Broad incumbents

• Tia: Women's healthcare provider combining in-person clinics with virtual care across gynecology, primary care, and mental health — comparable women-focused clinical and virtual care delivery, though operating at larger scale in major U.S. metros.
• Planned Parenthood: Largest U.S. reproductive health provider operating full-service clinics in Raleigh and Durham — overlaps with Gateway Women's Care geographically and in pregnancy/STI service lines, but with a fundamentally different mission (performs and refers for abortions) and broader clinical scope.
• Maven Clinic: Digital women's and family health platform offering virtual care across fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatrics — comparable in TeleCare virtual service delivery to women, though operating at vastly greater scale and as a venture-backed commercial entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gatewaywomens.care
• Instagraminstagram.com/gatewaywomens.care
• Xx.com/gatewaywomens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gateway-women-s-care

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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