Finding out you’re unexpectedly pregnant after a previous abortion can feel overwhelming. There are, however, other options if you are certain you don’t want another abortion again.
Parenting and adoption are options worth exploring if you want to continue your pregnancy, and there are resources available to support you. Pregnancy Options in Owatonna and downtown Faribault provides no-cost, confidential appointments to discuss your options and get the information you need.
We are here to help you through this.
Schedule your confidential appointment today.
There Are Other Options
If you already know you do not want to have another abortion, other options: parenting and adoption, exist. Each option deserves careful consideration, and we know how challenging it might feel, especially if you don’t feel ready to be a parent.
We are ready to listen to you, answer any of your questions about your fears or plans for the future, and connect you with the support you need throughout this process. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you come in.
Before exploring your options further, we will provide a no-cost pregnancy test and a limited obstetrical ultrasound appointment so we can get the important medical details we need to move forward.
Learning About Parenting
Parenting can feel daunting if you feel like you aren’t in the right place financially or are experiencing uncertain relationships and housing instability. All of these are valid concerns and are good things to start thinking about if you want to be prepared to parent.
Support does exist. We can give you referrals for financial and housing assistance and offer an Earn While You Learn program where you can take our prenatal and parenting classes in exchange for ‘baby bucks,’ where you shop for baby necessities at our shop.
Sometimes you might not feel emotionally ready to have a child too. This is understandable, especially if the pregnancy is unexpected. We offer classes that include emotional support to help you feel informed and prepared. You are not alone.
Consider Adoption
Adoption is another option worth learning about if you feel like parenting isn’t right for you. Adoption means you can choose a family to raise your child and decide how much contact you would like with the child and the adoptive family.
There are three types of adoption plans: open, semi-closed, and closed adoption. Open adoption means you can maintain communication and a relationship while semi-closed means you communicate through a third party. Closed adoption keeps your identity anonymous with no contact.
Pregnancy Options understands how difficult this decision can be, and we recognize that adoption can sometimes feel like you are “giving up” your child.
However, adoption is not about giving up. It is about making a thoughtful and responsible plan for your child’s future, which is why it is often described as “brave love.” We are here to support you throughout the adoption process.
Reach Out For Support
If you need support in exploring your options, we are here to help you navigate this decision and will provide you with the facts you need to feel confident and informed in your choice.
Our confidential appointments take place in a pressure-free and supportive environment at no cost to you. We will also offer a pregnancy test and a limited obstetrical ultrasound, since this is an important step to take to confirm your pregnancy and protect your health.
Schedule an appointment today to chat with us, explore our parenting classes, or learn more about your options.