Deciding how to proceed with an unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming.
If you’re considering abortion, you may be keeping it to yourself because you’re afraid of being judged by your family.
Although it may seem easier not to share your pregnancy decision, it may be helpful to talk through your desire for an abortion with those closest to you. They may provide you with useful insight as you navigate this life-changing decision.
Continue reading for tips on preparing to talk with your family about your pregnancy decision.
Sharing About Your Pregnancy Decision
1. Process Your Feelings
Before talking with your family about your desire for an abortion, take time to reflect on your true feelings about the pregnancy. Are you choosing abortion because it is what you want or because you feel pressured to terminate your pregnancy?
Journaling or meeting with a counselor or a faith leader can be helpful as you sort through your feelings about the pregnancy and prepare to share them with your family.
2. Choosing the Right Place
When you talk with your family about your pregnancy decision, you want to choose an environment where you are comfortable and have privacy to share your thoughts and feelings freely. It may be best for some women to talk in their homes, but a public space like a park may be more suitable for others.
3. Sharing About the Pregnancy
Your family may have questions about your pregnancy and your eligibility for an abortion. To prepare yourself to answer their questions, you should consider having an ultrasound scan before the conversation.
An ultrasound will provide you with helpful information about the gestational age, location, and viability of your pregnancy, which all help determine if you qualify for an abortion.
4. Considering the Thoughts of Others
While you may feel you’ve already decided that you will terminate your pregnancy, it is possible to gain more insight from those you feel comfortable with. This is your decision, but having a listening ear can be helpful as you weigh your options.
After hearing their thoughts, allowing some time to process the conversation before making your final decision can be helpful.
Get Help Today
No matter if you are confident that you want to terminate your pregnancy or you are unsure, it is essential to learn more about your pregnancy before making your final decision.
Palm Beach Women’s Clinic provides no-cost lab-quality pregnancy tests and ultrasound scans to help you better understand your pregnancy and options. Our trusted staff can answer your questions and provide you with helpful resources.
Contact us today for your confidential appointment.