If you’ve already had an abortion and don’t want another one, you have two options: parenting and adoption.
Only you can decide which will work best for you and your lifestyle. Here are some considerations for each option as you weigh the pros and cons.
Parenting Considerations
Parenting can be a challenging but rewarding choice. If you decide to parent, you will gain a life-long relationship, grow your family, and experience your child’s first milestones.
On the flip side, parenting does require new responsibilities as you care for another person. It requires financial and supportive resources. Having a partner or family support will make parenting easier as you navigate work or education, scheduling, and childcare, but single parents can also thrive.
If your heart is set on parenting, but you feel unequipped, you can receive assistance. There are many organizations ready to help you succeed as a parent. We offer educational classes and resources to ensure you feel prepared for parenting.
Adoption Considerations
Adoption is a beautiful and sacrificial choice. By placing your child with an adoptive family, you provide them with a loving family who can care for their needs.
When considering adoption, it’s critical to acknowledge the emotional challenges you might face. Carrying a pregnancy to term and then placing your child in another family can be difficult. It could trigger a sense of grief or sadness you might not have thought you’d experience.
However, if you feel adoption will give your child a better life, and you’ve ruled out parenting, this choice could be right for you.
Some benefits of adoption include releasing parental responsibility while building a relationship with your child if you choose an open adoption plan, or if you’d prefer, you may appreciate the complete privacy of a closed adoption plan.
The adoptive family will typically cover medical expenses during your pregnancy, and they can sometimes cover more costs depending on your state laws.
Explore Your Options
If you’re on the fence, keep exploring your options.
Reading stories from women who chose parenting or adoption after an unexpected pregnancy can also be helpful to gain firsthand perspective.
Research the details of parenting and adoption, and even talk to an adoption agency about what an adoption plan might look like for you.
As you explore, visit Vie Medical Clinic for professional pregnancy services and speak with our caring, knowledgeable team. We’ll provide pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, information on your options, and any necessary referrals or resources.
We can help you along the way! Schedule a free appointment online for services and support.
