If I’m pregnant, will I have choices?

You have three options. You can choose to give your baby life and either parent or make an adoption plan or, you can choose to terminate your pregnancy. There are no easy answers. There is no easy way out when you find yourself facing an unexpected pregnancy. It’s important to take some time, get information and seek advice before you make your decision.

How can I be sure that I will make the right decision?
It takes time to make a good decision. Try not to get caught up in making a snap decision. Take your time. In order to make the right decision for you, it’s important to weigh the positive and negative of all your options. Talk to the people who know you and love you. Seek advice from someone who is older than you like a parent, doctor, pastor or someone else that you trust. Make sure that you get good, accurate information on abortion, parenting and adoption. Consider that how you feel right now may change and you may feel different weeks, months or even years from now. Explore not only your options, but the effectsof that option in your future.

If I contact you, will you tell anyone?

We can keep a secret. We pledge our confidentiality to you. We will not tell anyone about you or call anyone. We are a place that you can feel safe and secure. We are here to help you and assist you in making the best decision for you.

Will you try to control my decision?
No. Options Pregnancy Clinic is here to provide information on all of your choices and to empower you to make the best choice, not only for today, but for the future. The choice you make is your own.

Will you lay a guilt trip on me?
No. We are not here to judge you, tell you how to feel, or what to do. Our goal is to provide you with accurate information. We want you to know that you do have options in front of you. You shouldn’t feel forced or rushed into a decision. We are here to support you and talk with you.

Are you a religious organization?
Options Pregnancy Clinic is a Christian organization. But we are not here to tell you what to do or how you should live. We don’t judge people. Our Christianity shows in the treatment of our clients through love, support and truth. We do this because we sincerely care about you and what you are going through.

What kind of help can I get?
It depends on what kind of help you need. We have referrals for housing, medical aid, legal aid, clothing and food. We offer support for single, pregnant women and for single moms and dads with their babies. We are available to talk with you and help you make good decisions for you and your baby.

What about my education?
You can continue your education. You do not have to drop out of school. Whether you are in middle school, high school or college, there are options for you. There are some high schools that offer programs for single parents, with in-school daycare for their baby child. If you are in college and are afraid that you can’t afford to continue on with your education, keep in mind that you are eligible for grants and loans if you are pregnant or a single parent. Married student housing is also available to single, pregnant students. We have seen many of our clients graduate from high school and college. You can still achieve your goals!

Adoption? How would I find prospective parents?
We will set you up with a volunteer here at Options Pregnancy Clinic that will walk you through this process. From exploring different adoption agencies, to different adoption options, our volunteer will support you and help make this choice easier.

What is your stand on abortion?
Although we do not make abortion referrals, we do advise you to talk with a physician who knows you and who you trust about this choice. We are not for abortion, and we do not refer for abortions. We are not here to judge you. We do want you to have all the facts about abortion. We want you to know all the risks involved with an abortion procedure, including the physical and emotional side effects that may occur. You should have correct information when making any decision.

Will you try to talk me out of having an abortion?
No, because the choice is yours. We will not judge you. We will, however, advise you not to rush your decision. You have time to explore all of your options. When faced with an unexpected pregnancy, no choice is an easy one. An abortion is irreversible. A rushed decision is rarely a good one. We do want you know the facts about abortion but the decision is yours. We are here to answer questions and talk about your feelings. We are here to support you.