Pregnancy can bring opinions from every direction. Friends, parents, siblings, grandparents, or other loved ones may all have strong feelings about what you should do. When you’re already feeling overwhelmed, those opinions can make the situation even more intense.
Before making any pregnancy decision, including abortion, give yourself time to gather more information. Pregnancy Options Center of Warren County provides free, confidential pregnancy services, education, and more. This is your choice; you deserve a neutral space to discuss all of your options.
Schedule an appointment today if you’d like to talk with someone.
It’s Common for People to Have Strong Opinions
The people closest to you may believe they’re helping by offering advice. Some may encourage abortion because of their own experiences or concerns about your future, while others may encourage parenting or adoption for personal or religious reasons.
Although their concerns may come from a place of love, the final pregnancy decision is one you should make only after learning about all of your options.
Give Yourself Time to Think
If everyone around you expects an immediate answer, it’s okay to ask for time.
You might say:
- “I need more information before I decide.”
- “I’m still processing everything.”
- “I’d like to learn about all of my options first.”
Creating a little space can help reduce pressure and allow you to make a decision. It can be difficult, even uncomfortable, to set boundaries with those you love. However, this decision will affect you most, so you owe it to yourself to prioritize what you want.
Focus on Facts Instead of Opinions
Everyone has a personal perspective, but your decision should be based on accurate medical information rather than assumptions or emotions.
Pregnancy confirmation through an ultrasound can provide important details you need to make a decision. This scan will tell you how far along you are, whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus, and if the pregnancy is progressing.
This information is critical to understanding the options available to you. That’s why we offer limited ultrasounds up to 14 weeks gestation following a positive pregnancy test at our center.
Learning about parenting, adoption, and abortion can also help you understand each option more fully. We’ll review what resources are available for parenting and adoption while also discussing the risks and side effects of abortion procedures.
Find Support You Can Trust
Having a place where you can ask questions and receive factual information can help you decide what you want to do without feeling pressured.
Pregnancy Options Center of Warren County is here to be a supportive resource as you navigate an unexpected pregnancy. Contact us today to schedule a free appointment and learn more.
Pregnancy Options Center of Warren County does not provide or refer for abortions.