Whether you’ve experienced adverse health effects from a past abortion or you want to do things differently this time, know that abortion is not your only option.
If your pregnancy is unexpected, sometimes it can feel like having an abortion should be your next step, but consider learning about all your options before making your final pregnancy decision.
Continue reading to learn more about adoption, parenting, and temporary assistance.
Adoption
If you don’t want to have an abortion but can’t commit to raising a child, adoption might be a good option for you.
Some women are hesitant to choose adoption because of the unknown surrounding their child’s future. They may have fears that their child will remain in the foster care system or won’t receive the care they need from their adoptive family.
However, by working with an adoption agency during pregnancy and making an adoption plan, your child will be placed with a family at birth.
Additionally, many women find peace of mind in knowing they can select the adoptive family and even remain in contact with their child if they choose.
The three 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 child’s life.
- Semi-open adoption: You can still have contact with the family and child, but a professional adoption agency will help manage communication and keep your identifying information confidential.
- Closed adoption: You won’t have contact with the child, and the identities of all parties are kept confidential. The court keeps adoption records sealed.
No matter what type of adoption you consider, know that placing your child for adoption is an incredibly loving decision.
Parenting
The idea of parenting can sound overwhelming even to the most prepared.
Maybe you’ve always wanted to be a parent, but you doubt your abilities and wonder if you’re ready.
While much of learning to parent happens over time through your experiences, there are steps you can take to prepare yourself for what’s to come.
HopePlace can help you find assistance with medical insurance and maternity/baby essentials and provide you with resources like parenting support groups.
This will not only help you learn practical information about parenting, but it might also be a starting point for building a community of other moms with similar experiences.
Temporary Assistance
If you want to parent but aren’t able to care for your baby due to your current circumstances, temporary assistance may be a good fit for you.
We can help you learn more about this option and explore what’s available in your area.
Next Steps
You don’t have to navigate your pregnancy decision all on your own.
HopePlace is here to help you learn more about your pregnancy and options.
We offer free lab-quality pregnancy tests and ultrasound referrals, and our trusted staff can answer your questions and help you determine your next steps.
We can also connect you with local adoption agencies or get you connected with parenting support.
Contact us today for your confidential appointment.
HopePlace does not provide or refer for abortions.