An unexpected pregnancy can bring fear, sadness, anger, confusion, or several emotions at once. If you are considering abortion, you may also feel pressure to decide before you have fully processed what is happening.
Before deciding on your next step, begin by learning more about your pregnancy and any factors that may affect your health.
The Women’s Resource Center of Hancock County offers free pregnancy testing and limited OB ultrasounds, along with confidential information about abortion, parenting, and adoption. We’re here to help you understand your pregnancy, consider your health, and review your options before making a decision.
Schedule an appointment to begin with information about your pregnancy and health.
Allow Yourself to Slow Down
When emotions are running high, it can feel like you have to make a decision immediately, but giving yourself time to slow down and understand your feelings can help you make a more grounded decision.
This doesn’t mean avoiding the situation, but instead giving yourself the opportunity to think clearly. You could try journaling or speaking with a trusted friend to gain clarity about how you are truly feeling.
Get Reliable Information About Your Pregnancy
Before making any pregnancy decision, there are important medical details about your pregnancy that can affect both your health and your options.
A pregnancy test can confirm the presence of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), but an ultrasound can tell you more details, including how far along the pregnancy is, if the pregnancy is located inside the uterus, and the viability.
These details can affect your health and what options are available to you. For example, the abortion pill is only approved through ten weeks of gestation.
Learn About All Your Pregnancy Options
Getting accurate information about all your pregnancy options can help you make a more informed decision. Your options are parenting, adoption, and abortion. Each option has its own considerations, risks, and emotional and physical impacts.
If finances are a concern or you don’t feel ready to become a parent, support is available. The Women’s Resource Center of Hancock County provides free parenting classes and material assistance.
If you are considering abortion, understanding the risks involved and seeking pregnancy confirmation with an ultrasound is essential to protecting your health.
Seek Healthy Support
No matter the decision you are considering, you do not have to figure this out alone. Seeking support from a trusted friend, family member, counselor, or mentor from our team can give you a safe place to express your thoughts, concerns, and feelings.
If you ever feel pressured by someone to make a decision, setting healthy boundaries can give you the time and space to consider what is best for you.
At the Women’s Resource Center of Hancock, we offer free one-on-one mentoring to help provide you with the tools and resources you need.
We Are Here For You
The Women’s Resource Center of Hancock County is here to help you. Whether you need access to our free pregnancy services or simply someone to listen, our compassionate team is here for you.
We will never pressure or judge you for your decision. Our goal is to help you feel informed and empowered by providing accurate information about your options and confirming your pregnancy with an ultrasound.
Contact us to make an appointment.
WRC of Hancock County does not perform or refer for abortions.