Feeling pressured to make a specific pregnancy decision is never okay. And your situation is often complicated when your parents want you to have an abortion. Even if you’re a minor and under their care, this is your pregnancy. Only you can make the decision.
Navigating this can feel tricky, but know the law is on your side. No one can force you to have an abortion.
You deserve accurate options information in a pressure-free environment. Life Choices provides free and confidential medical services in a safe environment.
What Should I Do About My Pregnancy?
First, consider your relationship with your parents. Do they treat you well, or is something else at play? If they’re abusive, know that abuse of any kind is never okay. You deserve help. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for 24/7 guidance and support.
Your parents’ fear or disappointment is another possibility. They may want the best for you and worry you won’t be able to achieve your educational or career goals with an unexpected pregnancy. Their concern is understandable, and it helps to know where they’re coming from.
Try to discuss your pregnancy with them and understand their concerns. Though this might be difficult, establish boundaries and explain how you’re proactively learning about options. They may appreciate your willingness to research decisions, which shows you’ve taken responsibility.
If your parents are unsupportive, know there are other avenues. Speaking with a trusted friend or family member can make a big difference. Life Choices can also help you find needed pregnancy resources.
Your Next Steps
If you don’t want an abortion, you will carry your pregnancy to term. Your other options are parenting or making an adoption plan, which presents unique challenges and rewards of their own.
Caring for a child is a significant responsibility, but you don’t need to embark on the journey alone. Life Choices can connect you to material items and support services. We also use BrightCourse, which offers parenting lessons. Depending on your income level, you may be eligible for government programs like WIC.
Our center is here to help.
Placing your child for adoption means a loving couple you choose raises them. With this option, you have complete control. You can select the adoptive family and type of relationship that fits your lifestyle best. Various adoption plans exist, including open, semi-open, and closed adoptions, each with its own privacy level.
As the birth mother, you’ll never pay for adoption services and may receive both financial and material assistance.
Life Choices is Ready to Help
Life Choices provides free and confidential medical services you can trust, including limited obstetric ultrasounds to confirm key pregnancy details. Our Client Advocates will help you along this journey.
Contact us today to make an appointment. Or you can text 970-514-5650.
Life Choices does not perform or refer for abortions.