Did your birth control fail, and you feel overwhelmed by the many pregnancy questions coming through your mind? You don’t have to figure this out alone.
If you’re wondering what to do after finding out you’re pregnant after your birth control failed, we have some suggestions for what’s next. Confirm where your pregnancy stands and what your pregnancy options are.
Confide in Someone
Telling someone the news about your unexpected pregnancy is often the toughest part. Choose someone you trust to share the news and confide in. You could choose your best friend, a mentor, a parent, or maybe even your partner.
Sharing your fears, questions, and emotions will help you feel heard and supported. Don’t try to walk this road alone.
Confirm Your Pregnancy Details
Confirming your pregnancy details is important to safeguard your health and determine the options available to you.
Start with medical-grade pregnancy testing. Next, an ultrasound can confirm how far along you are in your pregnancy, confirm viability (if there’s a heartbeat & is progressing), and the location of your pregnancy (if it’s located within your uterus).
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) estimates as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. You can still get a positive pregnancy test result days or weeks after a miscarriage, depending on how far along you are. This is why it’s important not to skip an ultrasound.
Learn Your Pregnancy Options
You have three potential pregnancy options once you’ve confirmed your pregnancy details: abortion, adoption, and parenting.
- Abortion: There is more than one type of abortion procedure. Be aware of the different procedures and the potential risks and side effects. There are both physical and emotional consequences. We can provide the facts.
- Adoption: Adoption is the legal process where a person assumes the parenting of a child from that person’s biological or legal parent or parents. Birth mothers can choose their adoptive family that raises their child and determine the type of adoption plan that is best for them.
- Parenting: Though it may seem unexpected and challenging, maybe you still want to parent. There are many free parenting resources out there to support you. At Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, we offer free parenting resources.
We Can Help
We’re here to walk alongside you during this unexpected time. Our team at Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center offers free and confidential pregnancy services and education about all your options.
Schedule a free appointment to get answers today. One step at a time.