I’ve Already Had an Abortion and Don’t Want Another One. What Are My Options?
If you were pregnant previously and had an abortion, there are many reasons why you may be interested in another pregnancy option this time around. You need accurate information to make a sound decision.
Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic is a medical facility providing expert care to women with unplanned pregnancies. We care about your situation and offer non-judgmental information about pregnancy options.
What Can I Choose?
If you don’t have an abortion, you’ll carry your pregnancy to term and can select either parenting or adoption. Making the best decision for your lifestyle and needs is essential.
Adoption
Adoption can seem difficult and even painful to some. Though it can be challenging, there are several benefits to choosing this option. You can play a significant role in your child’s life and know they are being cared for.
Today, birth mothers are an active participant in the adoption process. They can select the adoptive family, shape the course of their child’s life, and even form lasting relationships.
Multiple adoption plans exist:
- Open adoption: With open adoption, you’ll form a relationship with the adoptive family through phone calls, letters, or regular visits. The child will know who you are and how you fit into their life story.
- Semi-open adoption: Though not as common, semi-open adoption facilitates contact with the family through a third party like an adoption attorney or agency.
- Closed adoption: Closed adoptions provide the most confidentiality. You remain anonymous, and the courts seal all identifying records.
If you choose adoption, you won’t pay for any services. You’re in control, and no one can force you to make a specific pregnancy decision. If you want to learn more, Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic provides reputable adoption agency referrals and listens to your concerns.
Parenting
Parenting is a life-changing decision that comes with difficulties and joy. Raising a child is a big responsibility that isn’t right for everyone, but it could be possible with the proper support.
There’s a lot to consider when thinking about this option. For example, you should think about whether you have the financial means to parent, if you live in a safe home environment, and more.
Speaking to loved ones can help determine whether a support system is available. Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic can discuss parenting with you. We’ll also provide community resources and no-cost classes if you choose parenting.
Support is Available
Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic has the no-cost, confidential services you need to make a pregnancy decision, including telehealth appointments. We’re here to answer your questions.
Our nurses are ready to help. Contact us today to book an appointment.
Pregnancy Tests
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
Ultrasounds
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
STD Testing
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
Men MENtoring Men
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
Pregnancy Tests
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
Ultrasounds
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
STD Testing
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
Men MENtoring Men
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
