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What Are My Options if I’m Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy?
It’s incredible how two lines on a positive pregnancy test can send you into a spiral of emotions and wondering what to do next. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to do, you’re not alone.
Woman’s New Life Clinic is here to provide you with confidential early pregnancy services and professional counseling. If you are deciding what to do, rest assured you have options, and we can help.
First, Verify Your Pregnancy
Before you begin exploring your options, make sure to receive an ultrasound to confirm your pregnancy. You can still receive a positive pregnancy test even if you are experiencing an ectopic pregnancy or an early miscarriage (chemical pregnancy).
To take care of this essential step, schedule an appointment at our New Orleans or Baton Rouge clinic to confirm your pregnancy with a limited ultrasound.
Second, Explore Your Available Options
Every woman has three pregnancy options: parenting, adoption, and abortion. Here are some basic facts to know about each one.
Parenting
Parenting involves carrying your pregnancy to term and then taking care of your child from birth through the age of eighteen. Parenting has many ups and downs, and every woman will feel differently about their parenting experience.
If you choose parenting, you may need more supplies and financial resources to care for your child. Thankfully, Woman’s New Life Clinic offers material support as well as referrals to many organizations, from nonprofits to government assistance, that can help make parenting possible.
Adoption
Adoption also requires you to carry your pregnancy to term. Then, you will transfer your parental responsibilities to an adoptive parent or couple.
During an adoption, you will have the opportunity to make an adoption plan based on the amount of contact and privacy you want and choose the adoptive family (who will go through background checks and home studies).
If you are interested in this option, the next best step is to talk with one of our counselors who will refer you to a reputable adoption agency to learn more. They can answer your questions and help you understand the process.
Abortion
Abortion involves terminating your progressing pregnancy through either drugs or a surgical procedure. It’s a serious medical decision not to take lightly.
Abortion can cause a mixture of emotions for women. Before moving forward with any medical procedure, make sure you’re aware of the risks, side effects, and consider how an abortion procedure may impact your mental health.
Woman’s New Life Clinic’s professional staff can give you this information about abortion, including information from the LA Department of Health. Call today so that you can make an informed, empowered decision.
The Choice Is Yours
Only you can decide the path you take for your unplanned pregnancy, but being informed about your options is a starting point.
Resist making a decision you don’t want to make based on pressure from others or your situation. Instead, be confident and informed before you choose.
Woman’s New Life Clinic is here to help by providing a nonjudgmental space to receive support and talk about your situation. We offer professional counseling services to help you during this time, as well as pregnancy medical services that can protect your health and safety.
We are here for you! Visit one of our locations today.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.