You may have recognized right away that you want to make a different decision about your pregnancy this time.
Maybe you’ve already decided that you don’t want another abortion, but that doesn’t automatically make the decision-making process easy. You may still be unsure whether parenting is right for you or whether adoption is something you could consider.
We’re here to help you gather all the information needed to decide which option best fits your life and circumstances. Contact Choices Medical Services today to schedule a free appointment and speak with our caring team.
Exploring Parenting
It can be tempting to think about parenting in broad terms. You may be asking yourself these questions:
Can I afford a baby? Am I ready? Could I really do this?
Those questions can feel enormous.
Instead, look at the concerns that would affect your everyday life and consider which areas require support. Would you need childcare while you work? Is housing your biggest concern? Are you trying to finish school? Would you need help finding material items for you and your baby?
Your circumstances may also be different from the last time you were pregnant. Family relationships, finances, work, or your own feelings about parenting may have changed.
Choices Medical Services can direct you to community resources that assist with parenting. Finding out what those resources actually provide can help you see where help may be available and what additional questions we can help you answer.
If You Don’t Plan to Parent
Adoption is another option if you know you don’t want another abortion but don’t see yourself parenting.
You can learn about adoption without immediately committing to this option.
An adoption professional can explain how families are selected, what rights you have during the process, and how open, semi-open, and closed adoption differ. Depending on the plan, you may be able to choose an adoptive family and discuss the kind of relationship you hope to have after placement.
Choices Medical Services can provide referrals to adoption agencies and attorneys who can answer your questions in detail.
This Pregnancy Is a Separate Decision
Having chosen abortion before doesn’t mean you need to repeat that decision, and it doesn’t mean you should feel pushed toward parenting or adoption either.
You can look at where your life is now and decide which option fits your circumstances and values today.
Contact Choices Medical Services to schedule an appointment. We can discuss all your options and explore what support is available.
Choices Medical Services does not provide or refer for abortions.