Julia, a struggling single mother, finds out that she's pregnant but unfortunately loses her job. With no source of income, she faces the possibility of losing her home and not being able to provide for her unborn child. She confides in her new friend Alana, who suggests that she can make money by selling positive pregnancy tests.
Initially hesitant, Julia is desperate and agrees to Alana's proposition. The two women embark on a scheme where Alana connects Julia with potential buyers who are willing to pay for positive pregnancy tests. The business is more successful than they anticipated, and Julia starts to make a lot of money.
However, their scheme takes a dark turn when one of the buyers, a wealthy and demanding woman, offers to pay Julia a huge sum of money to carry her baby to term. Julia initially rejects the offer, but after considering her dire financial situation, she starts to entertain the idea.
As the pregnancy progresses, Julia starts to feel conflicted about her decision and fears that she has lost control of her own body and future. Meanwhile, Alana starts to become increasingly paranoid and anxious about the potential consequences of their scheme.
The Pregnancy Scheme is a dramatic story about the lengths that people will go to in order to survive and the moral dilemmas that come with it. It is based on true events and explores the shady realities of the underground economy where people are willing to exploit others for personal gain.