Abortion is just one option for your unexpected pregnancy. You have two additional choices: parenting and adoption.
From outside opinions to online information, many sources exist to learn about these options. However, you need details you can trust and the opportunity to make a clear, confident decision. We’re here to help.
Continue reading to learn more about parenting and adoption. You can also schedule a no-cost appointment to meet with a registered nurse who can discuss your options.
Parenting
Choosing parenting means continuing your pregnancy and raising your child. While this option can be challenging, it also affords opportunities to love and care for someone as they grow.
If you are interested in this option, you owe it to yourself to learn more about parenting. You may be surprised at the resources available, so getting acquainted with what can help is critical.
Knowing where to begin when considering this option can be challenging, so asking yourself some general questions about parenting can provide an initial foundation:
- Do I have a desire to parent?
- What support system do I have?
- Can I offer a safe and secure home for a child?
- What resources would I need to be successful?
- What information about parenting would I need to learn to decide?
It’s okay if you’re unsure about some of your answers; they simply provide a roadmap for what to consider. Ultimately, deciding to parent is a decision only you can make; we’ll help you weigh this option and provide essential resources.
Our caring team provides no-cost parenting support, including classes that allow you to learn new skills while earning credits for material items like diapers, baby clothes, maternity items, and more. We’ll answer your questions and be a compassionate resource as you decide what’s best for your unexpected pregnancy.
Adoption
While adoption involves continuing your pregnancy, you’ll place your child with an adoptive family. This decision can come with emotional challenges but can also provide closure and peace of mind.
Your perceptions of adoption may come from family, friends, online sources, or popular media like TV shows. However, getting the facts on this option is crucial before proceeding.
Contrary to popular belief, adoption does not involve “giving up” a child. Instead, you are in control as the birth mother. You can create an adoption plan that suits your wishes and preferences, select the right family to raise a child, and more.
When creating a plan, you have several options when deciding the proper level of communication with the adoptive family:
- Open adoption: Form a relationship with your child and their adoptive family through letters, phone calls, visits, and more.
- Semi-open adoption: Communicate through a third party (e.g., an adoption attorney or agency). Only limited information, like first names, will be exchanged.
- Closed adoption: This option allows for the most privacy. All identifying records will be sealed, and you and the adoptive family will not know each other.
There is a lot of information about adoption out there. You deserve to make a decision free from pressure. We can discuss this option, explain the emotional, financial, and material support available, and direct you to trustworthy adoption agencies as needed.
Here For You
Informed Choices Women’s Center believes in your ability to make a sound decision. When you schedule an initial appointment with a nurse, she can direct you to other services based on your needs and discuss your options.
Our clients are your priority. Know that help and support are available if you’re weighing your options. Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment today. You can also call our Mountain Home location at 870-424-4673 or Harrison location at 870-280-3169.