You're facing tough
choices.
We're here to help you make a decision that’s right for you.
If you're experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you may feel like you're being
pulled in a million different directions. The pressure may be great to make an
immediate decision. Maybe you've already made up your mind and you just want to
confirm the facts. Whether you decide to parent, abort or have someone raise
your child, none of your choices are easy.
Our peer counselors know that your situation is unique and important. We're
here to provide you with accurate, up-to-date information to help you make an
informed choice that you
can live with without regret.
We do not perform or refer for abortions or arrange
adoptions.
Parenting
It's difficult to make
the decision to parent when you feel that your career, education, financial
stability and relationships are in jeopardy. These are valid concerns and our peer
counselors will examine these issues with you. Parenting is a lifelong
commitment with many challenges and rewards. But, you do not have to face it
alone, we can be there for you and will help you prepare over the next several
months if you decide to parent.
Abortion
This decision may
initially appear to be the easiest, especially when you feel that your career,
education, financial stability and relationships are at stake. These are
valid concerns. There are health risks and psychological consequences
that may arise from an abortion that you should understand before you make a
decision to have one. The decision to abort should not be taken lightly
and be your only option. While others may have input that you value, it's your
future that will be effected and you will have to live with the
consequences. Our peer counselors will examine these issues with you.
Adoption
Often, the choice to
place a child for adoption initially appears to be the most difficult emotional
decision. The idea of carrying a child for nine months only to release
him or her into the care of another family may seem emotionally impossible.
However this option may have a positive impact on your career, education,
financial stability and relationships. Our adoption specialists will help you
examine this option further.
You don't need to rush into a decision.
Take the time
to seriously explore and compare all your options before you decide. Call us for a free, confidential
appointment today.
Pregnancy
Definitions
Cervix: The bottom opening
to the uterus which stretches during labor or abortion.
Conception: also known as fertilization. Joining of a male sperm and the
female egg to form a human being at its earliest stage.
Embryo: Human life in the
earliest weeks of development when all the organs are formed.
Fetus: A developing unborn
baby with an observable human structure.
Full Term Pregnancy: The stage at about 40 weeks when the unborn baby is
ready for birth.
Last
Menstrual Period (LMP): The date when a woman started her last menstrual period
before conception. This is the point in time from which the pregnancy and the
age of the unborn baby are measured.
Trimester: An interval of three
months used to measure three successive stages of pregnancy; first trimester,
second trimester, and third trimester.
Uterus: Female organ where the unborn baby develops during pregnancy.
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We do not provide or refer for Abortions.