Many young women dream of one day becoming mothers. However, if you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may find yourself overwhelmed by your circumstances, filled with worries and questions, and wondering, “What am I going to do?”
Before you can make an informed choice for how to move forward with your pregnancy, we recommend taking the following steps:
1. Receive free pregnancy testing
Taking an at-home pregnancy test is just the first step. For the most accurate results and support, we recommend visiting your local pregnancy clinic, like Life Choices, for free pregnancy testing. Our tests are administered by medical professionals and provide the fastest, most accurate results.
If your pregnancy is confirmed through our pregnancy testing, one of our client advocates will be there to walk you through the next steps.
2. Learn more about your options through a free ultrasound scan
After your pregnancy has been confirmed, we’ll help you schedule a free ultrasound scan. Regardless of what pregnancy option you’re leaning towards, ultrasounds are a helpful way to learn about your pregnancy’s location, age, and viability. Each of these factors gives you unique insight into your health conditions, as well as the options available to you.
If you’re considering abortion, an ultrasound scan is necessary to determine your eligibility for various procedures and know if you are at risk for any major abortion-related complications.
3. Share the news with trusted friends and family
Whether your pregnancy was planned or not, one of the greatest sources of help, support, and resources available can be found in your family or friends. Many women facing unplanned pregnancies feel worried about how people will react and assume they won’t receive the support they need. These fears often lead women to make a choice for their pregnancies before ever sharing the news with those closest to them.
If you’re unsure of what pregnancy option is best for you, we recommend telling some trusted individuals about your pregnancy. While these conversations may be difficult at first, you may be surprised by the level of support and care you receive from your community.
4. Gather information on each of your pregnancy options
When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, you have three options — parenting, abortion, and adoption.
As you decide what’s best for you and your future, we recommend educating yourself on the various options and gathering as much information as possible on your unique health conditions, and the resources and options available to you. Thankfully, Life Choices is here to help!
From providing free healthcare services, including pregnancy testing and ultrasound scans, to helping you gather information and explore your options, Life Choices is your greatest ally as you make this important decision!
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