Have you recently discovered you’re pregnant or think you might be? If being pregnant wasn’t what you were planning now, you’re probably wondering if you have options. It can be scary facing an unplanned pregnancy.
You need someone who will listen and offer solid advice you can trust. Caring and compassionate help is only a phone call away.
Have You Confirmed Your Pregnancy?
Did you take an at-home pregnancy test? Even if that’s how you discovered you’re pregnant, it’s important to confirm your results. Women who are anxious about being pregnant can take an at-home pregnancy test too soon or not follow the directions carefully.
At Life Choices, we offer a free, confidential pregnancy test at both of our locations. Our medical staff will make sure you get accurate results.
Did You Get A Positive Confirmation?
While a second positive pregnancy test is important, it doesn’t provide all the information you need. The next step is to get an ultrasound. Ultrasounds answer important questions like, “How far along am I?” “Is my pregnancy growing?” and “Where’s the pregnancy located?”
We’ll provide you with a free ultrasound, administered by a staff nurse. Ultrasounds are done by appointment. Schedule yours today by calling your nearest Life Choices Center.
You Actually May Not Be Pregnant
The Mayo Clinic reports that up to 20% of known pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. The number might be higher because a lot of miscarriages happen before a woman even realizes she’s pregnant. It takes your body’s hormones to return to normal after a miscarriage, so you might get a positive pregnancy test result and no longer be pregnant. How do you find out if you’ve miscarried? An ultrasound can answer that question.
Your Pregnancy Options
Once you’ve confirmed you haven’t miscarried and your pregnancy is progressing, it’s time to take a closer look at your options. Our Client Advocates have helped thousands of women who’ve been where you are make confident decisions for their future. Take a closer look at your options:
What Do You Know About Abortion?
When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, many women immediately consider abortion. But how much do you know about the different procedures, side effects, and potential risks? Abortion is a serious medical decision and you deserve to have the facts.
Did you know medical abortion (the abortion pill) can only be done up to the 10th week? Any abortion past that should be performed surgically. Are you confident about the number of weeks you’ve been pregnant? If not, you need to have an ultrasound or a medical abortion could be dangerous.
Life Choices does not perform or refer for medical or chemical abortions or for emergency contraceptives.
What Do You Think About Adoption?
One option you may not have considered is adoption.
As the expectant mom, you can choose the adoptive family, the environment you want for your child, and the amount of future contact you’d like to have.
Have You Considered Parenting?
An unplanned pregnancy most likely means you weren’t planning on being a parent, but you would be amazed at the amount of community help available for mothers. Loveland offers many services through SingleMomAssistance.org. You’ll find referrals for rent, food, housing, and medical assistance.
Boulder also has a Resource Directory that provides information on various services, as well as the Longmont Coalition for Women. In addition, Life Choices Center offers pregnancy options and parenting classes that provide you with some of the material necessities you’ll need.
Before Making A Decision
If you or anyone you know is dealing with the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy, we can help. We’ve got the information you need to understand all of your options. Schedule an appointment today. We’re safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental. Remember, you are not alone — we’re here to help.,
