An unexpected pregnancy may leave you feeling that you only have one choice.
When money is tight, school is in session, or the people closest to you seem to have already made up their minds, abortion can look like the quickest way out of an uncertain situation.
Abortion is not your only option. Parenting and adoption are also choices, no matter your current situation, and you deserve accurate information about each before deciding anything.
A Choice for Women offers a confidential place to ask questions and learn about abortion, parenting, and adoption. Schedule your free, confidential appointment today.
Start With Facts About Your Own Pregnancy
A positive test confirms that you are pregnant. But it cannot tell you how far along you are, whether your pregnancy is growing inside your uterus, or whether your pregnancy is progressing.
A limited ultrasound answers those three questions, and every one of them affects both your health and the choices in front of you.
Knowing the gestational age of your pregnancy is important, as the FDA approves the abortion pill only through the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Confirming that your pregnancy is still viable is also important, as the Mayo Clinic estimates that 10-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriages.
Lastly, knowing the location of your pregnancy helps you rule out an ectopic pregnancy, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical intervention.
What Support Is Available for Parenting?
If you are considering parenting, financial and practical support may be available.
Government programs, such as WIC and Medicaid, help cover food, prenatal care, and medical costs during and after pregnancy.
A Choice for Women also offers financial assistance, baby supplies, clothing, and other practical support. We can talk with you about additional referrals for prenatal care, housing, social services, and legal aid.
You can discuss these resources and your individual concerns during an appointment.
Adoption Is Yours to Shape
If you are considering adoption, you can choose the adoptive family and decide how much contact you would prefer after placement.
Common adoption arrangements include:
- Open adoption keeps direct communication with the adoptive family through visits, calls, or letters.
- Semi-open adoption sends letters and photos through a third party, so your personal information stays private.
- Closed adoption keeps all identifying details sealed by the court for maximum privacy.
A licensed adoption agency can explain the process and whether assistance with pregnancy-related expenses may be available.
Talking with an adoption agency does not commit you to anything. Ask us about licensed adoption agencies in San Antonio if you’re interested in learning more details.
We are Here for You
A Choice for Women is ready to meet and serve you.
We offer free limited pregnancy testing, a limited ultrasound, and free counseling with a trained professional who will answer all your questions and listen to all your concerns and fears.
If your pregnancy test is positive, we can answer your questions and provide information about all of your available options.
Contact us today and get the care you deserve.