Are you already in your second trimester of pregnancy and considering your pregnancy options? A pregnancy decision is important and is no easy decision. You have three second-trimester pregnancy options: surgical abortion, adoption, and parenting.
Your Second-Trimester Options
As you take your next steps, you deserve the facts to make an informed decision. We’re here to help you get the options education you need today.
Abortion
Since the FDA approves medical abortion (the abortion pill) only for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy, you may only qualify for surgical abortion. The surgical abortion you may qualify for is based on how far along you are.
You may qualify for either a D&C (dilation and curettage) or a D&E (dilation and evacuation). Both types of surgical abortions come with serious risks to consider. It’s important to understand the risks and side effects of each before making up your mind.
Adoption
Many women have a preconceived idea of what adoption looks like. The adoption process has greatly improved over the years, allowing the birth mother to choose what her future looks like for her child.
There are three types of adoptions to choose from as you come up with an adoption plan, including:
- 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.
Parenting
Do you desire to parent but aren’t sure if you’re ready? Becoming a parent is a major step in your life and may have come sooner than you thought. If you are considering this option, you may have parenting questions and concerns like:
- What if I’m a single mom?
- Who will support me financially?
- Who will support me emotionally?
- What will my parents think?
- Can I continue school/college and parent?
- How do I take care of a newborn?
- What about childcare? Can I afford it?
It’s important to work through these questions and concerns. You are more capable than you think, and free parenting support and resources are available.
Explore Your Options
Get your pregnancy options questions answered to move forward with clarity. Once you receive pregnancy services from our staff, we’re here to talk with you about all your pregnancy options.
Contact us today to learn more about your pregnancy options and our available resources and support. You are not alone.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
