As you navigate an unplanned pregnancy, you may feel intimidated by your journey ahead. Know that you are in control of what happens next.
Get the facts about all three of your pregnancy options: abortion, adoption, and parenting. You don’t have to make a pregnancy decision all on your own. We at Fayette PRC can help you gain the pregnancy options information you need to make a clear choice for yourself.
Your Pregnancy Options
We’re here to better inform you about your possible pregnancy options. It’s important to address your questions and concerns about the options you’re considering before making a final decision.
1. Abortion
Abortion is the process of terminating an existing pregnancy through abortion drugs (medical abortion) or through a surgical procedure (surgical abortion).
Medical abortion comes with risks, including incomplete abortion, heavy/prolonged bleeding, infection, and more. Surgical abortions come with risks, including damage to the uterus or cervix, excessive bleeding, infection of the uterus or fallopian tubes, and more.
2. Adoption
Adoption is the legal process of the action or fact of legally taking and raising another’s child. There is more than one type of adoption to choose from, depending on the type of relationship you want with your child and adoptive family. Here are the three types:
- Open adoption: You can choose the family you want to adopt your baby and keep in contact with them. You can decide how involved you want to be in the baby’s life together.
- Semi-open adoption: You can still have contact with the baby, but a professional adoption agency will help manage communication between you, the baby, and the adoptive family, keeping your identifying information confidential.
- Closed adoption: You won’t have contact with the baby, and all parties’ identities are kept confidential. The court keeps adoption records sealed.
3. Parenting
Parenting makes you the legal guardian of your child until they are 18 years old. If you are considering parenting, there is financial aid, parenting resources, and education to explore as you consider this option.
At Fayette PRC, we have a list of resources and referrals based on your individual needs, including:
- Free health care
- Assistance with energy bills
- Georgia childcare assistance
- Food pantries and banks
- Rent assistance
- Legal Advice
Start With No-Cost Pregnancy Testing
Knowing where your pregnancy stands is vital to safeguarding your health, especially when
considering abortion. The FDA only recommends medical abortion for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy. An ultrasound is needed to confirm the details of this pregnancy.
Start getting the answers you need at our center with no-cost pregnancy testing. If your test is positive, our team is here to offer an ultrasound as well. Schedule your appointment to learn more today and gain clarity about the pregnancy options available to you.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.