Sharing your heart about something as important as an unexpected pregnancy and abortion can either be a meaningful experience or incredibly scary, depending on your family dynamics. It can be hard to know where to begin. We’ve got some suggestions for getting the conversation started.
Get the Facts About Your Pregnancy First
Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. Have you confirmed yours? It is possible to get a positive pregnancy test result after a miscarriage because it can take days or weeks for a woman’s body to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels.
Before you talk with your family, visit Reach Out Pregnancy Center for pregnancy confirmation. We offer no-cost pregnancy services. We’ll start with a no-cost, confidential pregnancy test. You’ll receive a limited ultrasound if your test is positive.
The best way to learn if your pregnancy is developing or if you have had a miscarriage is with an ultrasound. You will learn how far along you are, too.
Knowing how far along you are is particularly critical if you are considering the abortion pill method. The FDA approves the use of these abortion drugs through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. Research shows that the drugs are less effective the farther along you are.
You also need to confirm the location of your pregnancy. Although rare, some pregnancies form outside the uterus. This is known as an ectopic pregnancy. It can be extremely serious, even life-threatening.
Sharing Your Heart
Like any serious discussion, make sure your family has time to sit and talk. Choose a comfortable location, be prepared to answer questions, and give your reasons for your choice. Hopefully, by now, you’ve reviewed all your options: having an abortion, making an adoption plan, or choosing to parent.
Your family may ask why you are considering abortion. It’s essential to have the facts about abortion procedures, side effects, and the possible physical and emotional consequences.
Be as honest and direct as possible. Help your family understand all your options and your reasons for not selecting the other two. You may be surprised by the support your family offers if you choose to parent or make an adoption plan.
Remember, no matter how they respond, this is your decision. No one can force you to make one decision over another.
Let Reach Out Help You
In addition to pregnancy confirmation, our client advocates can inform you about your options. Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, we can provide medical-based facts about the procedures, side effects to expect, and potential risks.
We can also discuss the pros and cons of adoption and parenting. Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment online, call us at (513) 367-7710, or text to (513) 450-8933. We’re here for you.