Making a pregnancy decision can be one of the most challenging things to do, especially with mixed emotions around your unexpected pregnancy.
You deserve the facts if you’re going back and forth between abortion and adoption. Women’s Clinic can offer you more options information today to help you gain the clarity you need.
Abortion: What to Know
Abortion is a major medical procedure that comes with major risks and side effects to your health. It’s important to weigh these risks before making your final decision.
How far along you are will determine what type of abortion procedure you may qualify for. Medical abortion is only recommended by the FDA for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Possible risks of medical abortion include an ongoing pregnancy, heavy and prolonged bleeding, infection, fever, and digestive symptoms such as upset stomach. Potential surgical abortion risks include the following:
- Uterine perforation (when one of the medical instruments pokes a hole in your uterus)
- Uterine scarring (which can cause future infertility and painful periods)
- Infection
- Cervical damage
Adoption: What to Know
Are you not sure about abortion but aren’t quite ready to parent? Adoption could be a great fit for you. Adoption has drastically improved over the years, giving birth mothers more of a say in the process. The three types of adoption plans include:
- Open adoption: With this plan, the birth mother can choose the child’s adoptive family and form a relationship with them. Communication can occur through phone calls, letters, or regular visits.
- Semi-open adoption: The birth mother has contact with the adoptive family, but all communication is carried out via a third party, like an adoption agency or attorney.
- Closed adoption: The most private plan, a closed adoption ensures that all identifying records are sealed. The birth mother remains anonymous, with no contact between her and the adoptive family.
Choose an adoption plan that makes sense for your lifestyle and your future. We can help you better understand this option today.
Your First Steps
First, know where your pregnancy stands to better understand what’s next. Your first step to gaining insight into your potential pregnancy is to receive testing with a medical professional.
We provide lab-quality pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds if you qualify. Our medical staff can review your test results with you and help answer your questions.
Talk to us today about your pregnancy details and your potential options. You are not alone!
Women’s Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
