If you know you don’t wish to parent, you may wonder what other options are available for your unexpected pregnancy. Your remaining choices are to have an abortion or place your child for adoption.
Each option offers a different outcome, so it’s critical to gather the facts and consider which fits your unique situation. Options will provide free information on all your options so you can move forward confidently.
Keep reading to learn about abortion and adoption.
What Does an Abortion Entail?
Abortion is the only option that ends a pregnancy. Every procedure has side effects and risks; you should know the information needed to prioritize your health.
There are two main abortion methods: medical abortion (the “abortion pill”) and surgical abortion. Medical abortion uses drugs to end and expel the pregnancy, while surgical abortion procedures use a combination of drugs, surgical tools, and suctioning.
Medical abortion is FDA-approved only through 10 weeks gestation, while surgical abortion procedures can be performed after that point.
Abortion procedures cause various side effects. For example, taking medical abortion drugs causes abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding, while surgical abortion can include mild cramping and spotting or light bleeding for several days.
Additionally, abortion is associated with various health risks. Taking abortion drugs comes with risks like heavy bleeding and fever, while surgical abortion is associated with risks like cervical damage, infection, and more.
Since choosing abortion is a big decision, it’s essential to learn more about your pregnancy before selecting this option. Options Pregnancy Clinic provides onsite ultrasounds following a positive pregnancy test with us. This scan will confirm your pregnancy and offer details you need to stay safe, such as how far along you are and whether the pregnancy is progressing.
We’ll also discuss the risks and side effects of abortion so you can make a confident choice. You can weigh all your options by considering your unique situation and health.
What Does Adoption Involve?
If you don’t wish to parent, you can also consider adoption for your pregnancy. With adoption, you can select a family for your child that can provide the environment and beliefs you’d want for them. You can also form a relationship with your child so they know your role in their story.
Adoption can be emotionally challenging for women, but it can also provide a sense of peace and closure in knowing your child is cared for. Expectant mothers do not pay for medical or adoption expenses; they can receive additional support during the initial process and beyond.
There are multiple adoption plans to choose from, each offering a different level of communication:
- Open adoption: Form a relationship with your child and their adoptive family through letters, phone calls, visits, and more.
- Semi-open adoption: Communicate through a third party (i.e., adoption attorney or agency) and exchange limited information like first names.
- Closed adoption: All information is confidential, and you and the adoptive family won’t know each other. This adoption plan is uncommon and is used when total privacy is desired.
We can provide thorough information on adoption and referrals to agencies and support groups as needed. When you have the facts, you can consider your situation and what is best for your life.
We’re Here to Talk
Choosing a pregnancy option can be difficult, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. Options provides comprehensive options education, emotional support, and more.
You don’t have to figure things out alone; we are here to help. Schedule a free and confidential appointment today to take the first step and learn more.
Options Pregnancy Clinic does not offer or refer for pregnancy terminations.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.