You may feel like you’ve been in shock since you got that positive test. Maybe it seems your life has been turned upside down, and you have no other choice besides abortion.
Abortion may seem like your best option right now, but choosing to have an abortion is a life-changing decision that can impact your health and future. Before terminating your pregnancy, it’s critical to thoroughly consider the physical and mental health risks, as well as your other pregnancy options– adoption and parenting.
Continue reading to learn more about the modern-day adoption process and how to seek support when choosing to parent.
Adoption
Modern-day adoption allows the birth mother to choose how involved she would like to be in the process. If she chooses, she can pick both the adoptive family and make a plan to be a part of her child’s life.
The three common types of adoption include:
- Open adoption: You can choose the family you want to adopt your baby and decide if you want to keep in contact with them. You can also choose how involved you want to be in the baby’s life.
- Semi-open adoption: You can still have contact with the family and baby, but a professional adoption agency will help manage communication and keep your identifying information confidential.
- Closed adoption: You won’t have contact with the baby, and the identities of all parties are kept confidential. The court keeps adoption records sealed.
Additionally, the adoption agency or adoptive family covers all pregnancy-related medical expenses, and you may also qualify for rent and grocery assistance.
Parenting
You may be unsure if you’re ready to become a parent and might have goals you thought you would accomplish before welcoming a child. Building a support system when becoming a parent is critical. Part of that support system is people; the other part can be resources that provide tangible assistance.
You may not have family or a partner who is entering this journey with you, but the good news is Alpha Pregnancy Care Center can connect you with resources to help, including:
- Parenting/pregnancy support classes
- Baby essentials
- Financial assistance
- Medical assistance
- Nutritional assistance
Attending parenting classes may provide you with the opportunity to meet other women entering the same season and be the start of building a community of support.
Get Help Today
At Alpha Pregnancy Care Center, we want to help as you navigate your pregnancy decision.
We offer free lab-quality pregnancy tests and ultrasound scans. After learning more about your pregnancy, our trusted staff can answer your questions and discuss your options.
We can also connect you with adoption agencies or provide you with information about parenting resources.
You’re not alone; contact us today for a free and confidential appointment and the help you need to make the best decision for your future.
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