Discovering you are unexpectedly pregnant is overwhelming enough. Now, you have the challenge of knowing what to do. An unplanned pregnancy is a stressful time, and we want you to know we are here for you. Contact us if you need medical services, information, or just a shoulder to cry on.
You have three options for your pregnancy: having an abortion, making an adoption plan, or choosing to parent. We want you to make an informed choice, so here is additional information to help you decide.
Having an Abortion
An abortion is a serious medical decision with the potential for physical and mental complications. Discussing your health and medical history with a medical professional is essential first.
There are two types of abortion: medical (using abortion drugs) and surgical (using surgical tools). How far along you are in your pregnancy usually determines the type of abortion you have.
The FDA approves the use of abortion drugs through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. Do you know how far along you are? Since experts estimate that 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage, it’s critical to find out beforehand if you’re pregnancy is growing or if you have miscarried.
How do you get this information? With an ultrasound. LaVie Health offers no-cost ultrasounds. A specially trained registered nurse performs our limited obstetric ultrasounds, and a qualified provider reviews each scan. Get the facts before choosing abortion.
Making an Adoption Plan
Adoption requires a great deal of thought and planning. It can be a difficult choice but a wonderful alternative if you’re unprepared to raise a child.
With adoption today, the expectant mother or birth mother makes all the decisions. She selects the adoptive couple who will raise her child and the amount of contact she wishes to have with the family.
Many misunderstandings surround placing a child for adoption. It can be emotionally hard, but with proper adoption counseling and by working with an adoption coordinator who puts you and your needs first, it can be extremely rewarding.
At LaVie Health, we can offer referrals to licensed, professional adoption counselors who can assist you. They understand it takes time to decide, so they won’t pressure or manipulate you. Adoption services cost you nothing, and in many cases, you can receive assistance for pregnancy-related expenses like medical care.
Choosing to Parent
Many women have chosen to parent when they didn’t think they were ready. Parenting takes determination and a lot of love. You may be surprised at the number of resources available through LaVie Health and our community to help you parent.
We offer a variety of no-cost pregnancy and parenting classes. If you feel unprepared, we’ll help you understand proper prenatal care, labor and delivery, and caring for yourself and your baby. After completing a course schedule, you will receive a “Baby Shower in a Bag” with brand-new baby items built specifically for you.
Our team is here to serve you in any way possible throughout your pregnancy and as you begin parenting.
Contact LaVie Health
If you are considering having an abortion, please schedule an appointment for pre-abortion care with us first. Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, we can provide evidence-based medical information about your pregnancy and abortion methods.
At LaVie Health, you are our priority. Fill out our convenient and confidential online Appointment Form for a no-cost appointment. We’re ready to help you with your next steps.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
