An unexpected pregnancy may change the future you pictured, but it does not erase your hopes, goals, or ability to move forward. There may be more possibilities and practical help available than you can see in the first rush of uncertainty.
Certainty rarely arrives as a feeling. It gets built from accurate medical information, an honest look at each path, and the freedom to decide without anyone steering you.
Keep reading to learn more and contact Options Pregnancy Clinic for free and confidential support.
Start With the Facts
A home test detects the pregnancy hormone hCG, but it cannot tell you whether the pregnancy is developing, how far along you are, or the location of the pregnancy.
An ultrasound answers all three.
First, an ultrasound checks if your pregnancy is viable, since the Mayo Clinic reports that 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage.
An ultrasound can also confirm the age of your pregnancy much more precisely than a calendar-based estimate of your last period can.
Finally, the ultrasound scan will confirm that the pregnancy is inside the uterus, because an ectopic pregnancy cannot continue safely and needs prompt medical care.
Understand All Your Options
Parenting can feel impossible when you look only at this week.
Housing, income, childcare, and school are real concerns, though they often look different once you see what help and support services exist locally.
Modern adoption gives you the right to set many details of your adoption plan. As the birth mother, you would choose the family, set the level of ongoing contact you want, and receive counseling throughout.
While using the abortion pill may sound easy, there are several health risks to be aware of. Expect heavy bleeding and strong cramping. Complications include infection, heavy and prolonged bleeding, and an incomplete abortion that leaves tissue behind and requires a follow-up surgical procedure.
How far the pregnancy has progressed is another safety consideration. The FDA approves the abortion pill only through 10 weeks gestation.
Researchers have also found that abortion can lead to mental health problems.
Don’t Let Pressure Decide
If people around you are pushing for an answer, it can be difficult to hear your own thoughts. Their fears and opinions may carry weight, but you should not have to make a pregnancy decision because you are afraid of disappointing someone or losing their support.
Gather medical information, identify what is driving your fear, and learn what support could change your situation. We can listen, help you talk through your questions, and explain the resources available without pressuring you toward a particular outcome.
Talk It Through With Us
Options Pregnancy Clinic is here for you.
We provide free medical-grade pregnancy tests to confirm your pregnancy and a follow-up ultrasound scan to give you the facts you need.
Our trained staff will also answer your questions and talk through the options available to you, all in a confidential, judgment-free space.
Contact us today to schedule your free appointment at either our Branson or Forsyth clinic.