Feeling pressured to have an abortion is never okay. The pregnancy decision is yours alone, regardless of friends’ opinions.
While your friends might want the best for you and have good intentions, remember that making this decision is a significant moment in your life. Your choice will affect you the most, so it’s essential to consider your desires and life circumstances.
Informed Choices Women’s Center is here for you. Keep reading to learn more about navigating an unexpected pregnancy. Or you can schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment to meet with a caring advocate.
It’s Your Choice
No one can legally force you to have an abortion. Abortion is a serious decision that comes with risks and side effects, so making your own decision free from pressure is critical.
Your friends might be encouraging you to have an abortion because of their own fears and expectations. They may worry about your situation, project personal beliefs, or feel this is your only option.
However, you deserve to make a decision that considers your health, well-being, and desires. We’ll help you understand what’s needed and weigh your options.
Have You Confirmed Your Pregnancy?
Only an ultrasound can confirm your pregnancy and provide vital information for the decision-making process. Informed Women’s Center offers limited abdominal ultrasounds up to 13 weeks gestation.
Ultrasound tells you how far along you are, whether your pregnancy is progressing or you have miscarried, and where it is located.
You need these details to determine your options and identify whether you have certain conditions requiring treatment (like a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, the latter of which can be life-threatening if left untreated).
Without this crucial scan, you won’t have the information to make a thoughtful and confident decision.
Weighing Your Options
Support from friends is vital, so it’s important to set clear boundaries during the decision-making process. Take some time to evaluate options on your own and consider what’s best for your unique situation.
You have three options for this pregnancy: abortion, adoption, and parenting. Discussing each with a nurse at Informed Choices Women’s Center can provide clarity.
We’ll discuss the risks and side effects of abortion and answer your questions. We’ll also provide information and resources on adoption and parenting. This is your choice; you can move forward when you have all the facts.
We’re Here For You
Are you facing an unexpected pregnancy? You have support.
When you schedule an initial appointment for pregnancy testing with a nurse, you’ll be directed to other services based on your needs. These can include a limited abdominal ultrasound and an opportunity to discuss your options.
No matter your situation, we’re here for you. Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment today. For faster scheduling, call one of our two locations: Mountain Home: 870-424-4673 or Harrison: 870-280-3169.
Informed Choices Women’s Center does not provide or refer for abortions.