Pregnancy, especially an unexpected one, is a life-changing experience. The flush of hormones in your body causes fatigue, nausea, and moodiness, making it hard to know how you feel, but having the physical and emotional support of others is essential.
You also need to have a heart-to-heart conversation with your partner. Both of you need to talk freely about your concerns, excitement, fear, and anticipation. Here are some tips for getting the conversation started. You can also schedule a free appointment to learn how we can help you navigate this situation.
Opening the Conversation
Your relationship status has a lot to do with how you talk to him. Are you two in a committed relationship? If so, you need to discuss your future as a couple and as a family. Perhaps he will be excited, and it’s the start of a new commitment for both of you.
If your relationship is on shaky ground, you need to determine what’s most important to you first. Be straightforward and honest.
You Have Three Options For Your Pregnancy
Talk with him about your options and what you want to do. Share your concerns and listen to his thoughts, but do not let him pressure you to make one decision over another. How you handle your pregnancy is your choice.
Your partner may or may not want the responsibility of fatherhood, but you may feel differently. Or, you both could be on the same page. You have three options for your pregnancy. Here they are:
Having an Abortion
If your pregnancy was completely unexpected and you are not in a committed relationship, you may think your only choice is to have an abortion.
An abortion is a serious medical decision with complicated side effects and the potential for physical and emotional risks. At Pathway to Hope, we do not perform or refer for abortion. Still, we can give you factual, medically based information about abortion procedures, the side effects to expect, and the possible risks.
Before deciding on an abortion, it’s critical to look at your other two options.
Make an Adoption Plan
If you and your partner are not ready to parent, but wish to be a part of your child’s life, you should consider placing your child for adoption. Today’s adoption process is very different from a few decades ago.
Now, the expectant mother or birth parents make all the decisions. You select the family that raises your child, which sets them on the path you want for them. You also determine how much contact you wish to have with your child and their adoptive family after finalization.
Adoption services cost you nothing; in most cases, your medical and legal expenses are entirely covered. Pathway to Hope is not a licensed child-placing agency, but we can provide referrals to reputable adoption coordinators.
Choosing to Parent
Whether your partner is in favor of co-parenting or not, many resources are available to help you parent. Parenting is challenging, but it is also the most rewarding job you will ever have.
We offer several programs to support you if you choose to parent. You also have the opportunity to receive material support, such as diapers, baby and maternity clothes, baby necessities, and more. You won’t be parenting alone.
Get Free and Confidential Pregnancy Services
Pathway to Hope offers free and confidential pregnancy confirmation services. Visit us for free and confidential pregnancy testing.
After a positive pregnancy test, you and our medical staff will discuss the next steps and whether an ultrasound is right for you. An ultrasound provides important details about your pregnancy that you don’t want to miss, for your health and safety.
Contact us today. You can fill out our online Contact Form, call us at (513) 895-2229, or text us at (513) 499-2410. We’re here for you.
Pathway to Hope does not provide or refer for abortions.
