Are your friends and family encouraging you to seek an abortion? Let your loved ones know where you stand and how you want to handle your pregnancy. But how can you have these delicate conversations without feeling the pressure to choose a particular path?
Here are a few tips on being firm in your decisions while keeping the lines of communication open and positive with your family and friends.
Remember, It’s Your Choice
First, no matter what family and friends might say, the final decision about how to proceed with an unexpected pregnancy is ultimately yours alone.
You are the one who will be impacted the most by an abortion. It’s wise to seek out the side effects and risks abortion poses so you can make a confident and informed decision.
It’s fine to listen to the advice of well-meaning loved ones, but you should never feel pressured into an abortion. An unexpected pregnancy is stressful in itself without having added stress from others’ thoughts and expectations.
Take Time to Explore Your Options
Take a deep breath and take your time. You don’t have to make a quick decision when it comes to figuring out an unplanned pregnancy.
Explore the options available. Most women can choose from adoption, abortion, or parenting. Showing your family and friends you’ve done your research can strengthen your decision and assure others of your choice.
Finding Support
The journey of an unplanned pregnancy can feel lonely; that’s why it’s essential to have a solid support system. If you don’t feel supported by your family or friends, we can help.
The Pregnancy Help Center offers various education opportunities. Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, we can talk about abortion procedures, side effects to expect, and potential risks. In addition, we offer education on your pregnancy, pregnancy options, adoption planning, and parenting.
Our Earn While You Learn program provides material support. You earn points for every class you take and can trade them for baby items such as diapers, baby clothes, toys, strollers, etc.
Our friendly support staff can answer any pregnancy or sexual health questions. Call 314-894-9800 to schedule a free and confidential appointment today!
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.