Facing an unplanned pregnancy can feel like an impossible situation to overcome, and it’s natural to wonder what to do next. You may feel like abortion is your only choice, especially if the circumstances around your pregnancy are challenging or uncertain.
However, before making a decision to terminate your pregnancy, it’s important to take time to consider all your options and understand the potential health risks associated with abortion. There are other paths available, and exploring them can help you feel more confident and informed as you move forward.
Read below to learn more about alternatives to abortion.
Adoption
Modern-day adoption gives the birth mother a variety of options to choose from when deciding how involved she wants to be in the process.
The three most common types of adoption include:
- Open adoption: You can choose the family you want to adopt your baby and decide if you want to keep in contact with them. You can also choose how involved you want to be in the baby’s life.
- Semi-open adoption: You can still have contact with the family and baby, but a professional adoption agency will help manage communication and keep your identifying information confidential.
- Closed adoption: You won’t have contact with the baby, and the identities of all parties are kept confidential. The court keeps adoption records sealed.
Some women fear placing their child for adoption because they worry they will be perceived as selfish or unloving, but this could not be further from the truth.
Choosing to place your child for adoption in hopes of giving them a better future is one of the most selfless and loving acts you can do.
Additionally, some women may be hesitant to choose adoption because they are unsure if they can sustain the medical expenses of a pregnancy.
The good news is that adoption agencies may cover pregnancy-related medical expenses, and you may even be eligible for financial assistance with rent, groceries, etc.
Parenting
Maybe you’ve always wanted to be a parent but didn’t expect it so soon, or perhaps you’re unsure about parenthood altogether.
Either way, it is critical to recognize that parenting has its challenges, but it is also incredibly rewarding.
When a pregnancy is unexpected, some women fear if they choose to parent, they will be letting go of all of their hopes and dreams.
However, it is possible to continue accomplishing your career and schooling goals with the proper support.
Some women may have the support of a partner or family while others may not, but other support resources do exist that can be of help as you enter into parenthood. These resources can include things like baby formula, diapers, and parenting classes.
LifeLine Pregnancy Center offers a program that can help you prepare for your baby’s arrival while receiving baby items you will need once your baby is born.
Get Help Today
Facing an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming.
Lifeline Pregnancy Center wants to support you by providing a free medical-grade pregnancy test, and other pregnancy services you can take advantage of. Our trusted team can answer your questions and discuss your options.
If you’re considering adoption, we can connect you with an adoption agency, and if you plan to parent, we can get you enrolled in our support programs.
Contact us today for your confidential appointment.
