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I Don’t Want to Be Pregnant. Is Abortion My Only Option?

Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel scary and overwhelming. When you’re feeling overwhelmed by your situation, abortion might seem like your only option, but it’s not! If you are pregnant and unsure of your options, we are here to help.

Get all the facts so you feel empowered to make a choice you are confident about.

Parenting

Continuing your pregnancy and raising a child probably seems daunting.

Ultimately, parenting requires a lot of sacrifices and hard work, but it is also rewarding.

When considering parenting as an option, think about your support system, your ability to care for and support a child, and how a child fits into your goals for your life.

If parenting is the right option for you, find support, like educational classes that will teach you to care for your child or community resources that might be available to you.

Adoption

Adoption can also be a difficult choice, but so worthwhile. As a birth mother, you get to decide the type of adoption that is right for you:

• Open Adoption - Your child will have the opportunity to know who you are and you can even communicate with them.
• Closed Adoption - Your information will not be shared with the family you have chosen, and you won’t have contact with them.
• Semi-Open Adoption - You choose how much of your information is shared and can communicate with the adoptive family through an adoption agency.

If you are considering adoption, think about the level of involvement that you would like to have in your child’s life. Will you want them to know you? Would you like to receive updates about them?

How Can I Be Sure About My Choice?

Deciding the outcome of your pregnancy is a significant choice that will change the rest of your life. When you are weighing your options, here are some things that might help:

• Avoid rushing your decision. Take the time to weigh your options carefully.
• Learn as much as possible about your options so you can make an informed decision.
• Don’t let anyone pressure you into a decision. While people close to you might have opinions about what you should do, the decision is completely yours to make.
• Allow room for the feelings that you will likely have. Choosing the outcome of your pregnancy is an emotional decision. Be patient with yourself as you work through your thoughts and feelings about the situation.
• Talk over your options with someone you trust.

Want to Talk?

If you need help, please reach out to Metro Women’s Care. Our clinic staff can inform you of your options and offer resources to support your decision.