Are you unexpectedly pregnant and wondering what pregnancy options you have? We know this time can seem confusing with pressure from those around you or yourself.
At Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, we can help you discuss your possible pregnancy options: surgical abortion, adoption, and parenting. First, start by confirming your pregnancy details with a free medical-grade pregnancy test and a potential ultrasound referral to get clarity about available options.
Second-Trimester Pregnancy Options
Surgical Abortion
Also known as the abortion pill, medical abortion is only recommended by the FDA for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy. Otherwise, a surgical abortion would be required.
Every type of surgical abortion procedure involves dilating (opening) the cervix to allow room for surgical instruments to enter the uterus and remove the pregnancy. It’s much more invasive than a medical abortion.
Adoption
Another option is adoption, which is the legal process where individuals become the legal parents of a child, granting them all rights and responsibilities of a biological parent.
Birth mothers have much more of a say in adoption these days. You do not have to pay any of the costs associated with the adoption. You can choose from three types of adoptions based on your desired relationship with your child (if any).
Adoption plans include open, closed, or semi-open adoption. A licensed adoption agency can walk you through your options to choose the best plan. We can help you explore adoption more.
Parenting
Lastly, you have the parenting option. Some women choose parenting even when the timing doesn’t feel right or they have many doubts and concerns. It’s common not to know what’s next or have concerns about how to care for a child. You don’t have to have all the answers right now.
If you’re trying to determine if parenting is right for you, be honest with yourself and your questions. Discuss your questions today and learn more about our free parenting support and resources.
Learn More About Your Options
We know you probably have many more questions, and we’re here to answer them as they come. At our center, you can learn about all your second-trimester options in a safe and nonjudgmental space to make an informed decision.
Schedule your free appointment for pregnancy testing, peer counseling, and options information. Remember, you are not alone.
Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information is sourced from accurate information at the time of writing.