Maybe you’ve had an abortion in the past and experienced negative health effects, or you’ve heard about the risks of having an abortion.
Whatever your reasoning for not wanting to have an abortion, you should know that there are other options.
Adoption, parenting, or temporary assistance might be a good fit for you. Continue reading to learn more about your options and the resources available to support you on your journey.
Adoption
In modern-day adoption, adoption agencies partner with the birth mother and allow her to be as involved as she would like in the process.
The three most common types of adoption include:
- Open adoption: You can pick the family you want to adopt your baby and decide how involved you want to be in your child’s life.
- Semi-open adoption: You can contact the adoptive family and your baby through a professional adoption agency while keeping your personal information confidential.
- Closed adoption: You have no contact with your baby or the adoptive family, and the adoptive family has no contact with you. The court seals all adoptive information.
One benefit of choosing adoption is that you get to decide how much contact you want to have with your child. For some women, remaining in contact reassures them that their child is well cared for, while other women feel that keeping in contact would be too difficult.
Some women are afraid of what others will think when they hear you’re considering adoption, but you should know that placing your child for adoption is an incredibly selfless and loving decision.
Parenting
Becoming a parent may seem daunting. Maybe you question whether you’re ready for the challenge, or you fear that parenting will prevent you from accomplishing your goals.
While parenting is a serious commitment that does require sacrifice, with the proper support, it is possible to be a good parent and continue to pursue your dreams.
Many local women’s clinics offer parenting classes and support groups where you can meet other women facing similar challenges, which can be a great place to start when working to build a support system.
Women’s clinics may also be able to help you obtain the following:
- Pregnancy and baby essentials
- Grocery assistance
- Childcare assistance
- Health insurance
Temporary Assistance
Temporary assistance exists for women who desire to parent but are currently unable to care for their child due to their unique circumstances. Safe Families is an organization that connects you with a volunteer family that can care for your child while you prepare to bring your baby home.
Learn More Today
Navigating your options when facing an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming.
Palm Beach Women’s Clinic is here to help.
We offer no-cost lab-quality pregnancy tests and ultrasound scans to help you learn more about your pregnancy. Our team is available to answer your questions and discuss your options.
Let us provide you with non-judgmental support and connect you with resources to assist you in this season.
Contact us today for your confidential appointment.