Understanding your options and getting the facts on each one is important if you are navigating an unexpected pregnancy. You might feel that parenting isn’t right for you and are instead considering abortion or adoption.
We are here to help you learn more about your options, as well as the key things to consider with each one.
Schedule your free appointment with us today. We are here to listen.
What To Know About Abortion
Abortion is a procedure that ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: a medical abortion (also known as the abortion pill) and a surgical abortion.
According to the FDA, the abortion pill can only be used through 10 weeks of gestation.
A medical abortion works by taking two drugs. The first drug, mifepristone, stops the pregnancy from progressing by blocking progesterone, and the second drug, misoprostol, expels the pregnancy through vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping.
Possible risks of a medical abortion include:
- An incomplete abortion
- Infection
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Fever
A surgical abortion is performed in a hospital setting and involves dilating the cervix, then using surgical instruments with suction and scraping to remove the pregnancy from the uterus. It is used during later stages of pregnancy.
Possible risks of a surgical abortion include:
- Injury to the uterus or cervix
- Heavy bleeding
- Infection
- Asherman’s syndrome, a condition caused by scar tissue forming in the uterus
It’s also important to be aware of potential emotional impacts; this study shows that some women who have abortions have an increase in mental health problems. Considering your own mental health and experiences is a crucial step.
Understanding Adoption
Adoption is an option if you wish to carry your pregnancy and give your child a future, but do not feel ready to parent.
Today, adoption offers a lot of flexibility and choice; adoption plans vary according to the amount of contact you want to keep with the child.
The three main types of adoption are:
- Open adoption – This gives you the ability to connect with your child and the adoptive family and maintain ongoing contact.
- Semi-open adoption – Also known as mediated adoption, you communicate with the child and the family through a third party.
- Closed adoption – You remain entirely anonymous, and no identifying information is exchanged.
You will never be expected to pay for an adoptive agency, and you may receive additional financial and material help.
Get Your Pregnancy Details
Before making a pregnancy decision, knowing key details about your pregnancy, including the location, how far along you are, and the viability (if there is a heartbeat), is essential, as this can affect your health and options.
The Pregnancy Help Center provides free, limited obstetric ultrasounds so you can learn more about your pregnancy and whether any additional medical follow-up is needed.
Seek Support at the Pregnancy Help Center
You might feel a sense of urgency about your decision, or perhaps you wish you could parent but can’t provide financial stability for your child. You have the right to gather accurate information before making any decisions about your pregnancy.
Taking that time can help you protect your health and feel confident in your choice.
We can also connect you with resources that can help with parenting and provide referrals for financial support if you want to parent, but finances are an issue.
We are here for you, no matter your circumstances.
Contact us to make your confidential appointment.
The Pregnancy Help Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
