What are my options?
Choosing to continue your pregnancy and to parent can be very challenging. A single parent faces many decisions both for the baby and herself. Parenting is a huge responsibility and a great joy. With the support of caring people, parenting classes and other resources, many women find the help they need to make this choice.
In the meantime, here are some of your options. We can't cover each of these options in depth here, so the best way to make an informed decision is to schedule a no-cost appointment with one of our counselors. Just give us a call or click here.
Raising the child
Choosing to continue your pregnancy and to parent can be very challenging. A single parent faces many decisions both for the baby and herself. Parenting is a huge responsibility and a great joy. With the support of caring people, parenting classes and other resources, many women find the help they need to make this choice.
Our peer counselors will help you sort out your concerns and help you find support and resources you will need to parent your baby.Adoption
The responsibilities of being a single mom may seem overwhelming. While abortion may seem an easy way out, many women feel uncomfortable with this choice. A woman who is uncomfortable with abortion and is not ready to parent may consider adoption.
Making an adoption plan (planning for your baby's future) is a decision that takes courage and maturity. It also involves putting your child's needs and best interests first. Our peer counselors can help you explore this option further.Abortion
Abortion may, at first, seem like the easiest way to deal with an unplanned pregnancy. However, abortion is not just a simple procedure. For many women it is a life-changing event that carries physical, emotional and spiritual consequences. Most women who struggle with past abortions say they wish they had been told all of the facts before making their choice.
As with any major decision, you will want to be well informed, and our nursing staff can educate you on abortion procedures and risks.Back to top