You have options.
So you found out you're pregnant and thousands of different things are going through your head. The "How am I going take care of a baby?" etc Just relax, take a deep breathe. Everything will be okay. Now, you will have to tell your parents eventually, if you haven't already. But when you do tell them, its good to have an idea of what you want to do. It shows them you have matured by taking responsibility and being adult about the situation.
Parenting
You're young and this may seem like a big decision but you might feel this is the right choice for you and your baby. Everyone's situation is different which can result in choice about their pregnancy and whether to continue the pregnancy and parent or not. Here are some things you should ask yourself when making this decision: Do I have support of friends and family? Can I afford a child and meet their needs? Can I handle the experience of a pregnancy and raising a child? What do I think about others and their unplanned pregnancy? Is this going to be good for my child?
Prenatal Care:
Whether you plan on keeping the baby or giving it up for adoption, it is very important to get prenatal care. During these visits, your health care provider will make sure you and the developing fetus are healthy and strong. These regular checkups are your chance to learn how to manage the discomforts of pregnancy, have any testing you may need, learn warning signs, and ask any questions you may have. For your first prenatal visit the doctor will ask about your, your partners and families medical history. Also, you'll be given a complete physical
You're young and this may seem like a big decision but you might feel this is the right choice for you and your baby. Everyone's situation is different which can result in choice about their pregnancy and whether to continue the pregnancy and parent or not. Here are some things you should ask yourself when making this decision: Do I have support of friends and family? Can I afford a child and meet their needs? Can I handle the experience of a pregnancy and raising a child? What do I think about others and their unplanned pregnancy? Is this going to be good for my child?
Prenatal Care:
Whether you plan on keeping the baby or giving it up for adoption, it is very important to get prenatal care. During these visits, your health care provider will make sure you and the developing fetus are healthy and strong. These regular checkups are your chance to learn how to manage the discomforts of pregnancy, have any testing you may need, learn warning signs, and ask any questions you may have. For your first prenatal visit the doctor will ask about your, your partners and families medical history. Also, you'll be given a complete physical
Adoption
When thinking about adoption, it can be very tricky. Just so many question that you don't have the answer to. There is 2 kinds of adoptions, closed adoption and open adoption. In Open Adoptions, you have contact with the birth parents during your pregnancy and after the birth. You can receive photos and letters, get phone calls. In Closed Adoption, you don't know the adoptive parents and their is no contact what so ever. You have no information on the adoptive parents and they have no information on you. You can start the process as soon as you decide or even after your baby is born at the hospital. After the adoption, you may feel happy your child is in good hands or you will feel some grief. You will get a mixed range of emotions. They recommend you see a counselor after.
When i was pregnant I did consider adoption and chose it. A book that really helped me was "So I've Been Thinking About Adoption" and a adoption website. You can get a free downloadable copy of the book at www.freeadoptionbook.com and the website/people I connected with when thinking about adoption is www.lifetimeadoption.com
Other Sites:
http://www.bethany.org/
www.adopthelp.com/
http://www.americanadoptions.com/
http://familyformation.com/adoption-overview/adoption-assisted-reproduction/?gclid=CJf3wcOe7KwCFc2A7QodjRn2Kg
When thinking about adoption, it can be very tricky. Just so many question that you don't have the answer to. There is 2 kinds of adoptions, closed adoption and open adoption. In Open Adoptions, you have contact with the birth parents during your pregnancy and after the birth. You can receive photos and letters, get phone calls. In Closed Adoption, you don't know the adoptive parents and their is no contact what so ever. You have no information on the adoptive parents and they have no information on you. You can start the process as soon as you decide or even after your baby is born at the hospital. After the adoption, you may feel happy your child is in good hands or you will feel some grief. You will get a mixed range of emotions. They recommend you see a counselor after.
When i was pregnant I did consider adoption and chose it. A book that really helped me was "So I've Been Thinking About Adoption" and a adoption website. You can get a free downloadable copy of the book at www.freeadoptionbook.com and the website/people I connected with when thinking about adoption is www.lifetimeadoption.com
Other Sites:
http://www.bethany.org/
www.adopthelp.com/
http://www.americanadoptions.com/
http://familyformation.com/adoption-overview/adoption-assisted-reproduction/?gclid=CJf3wcOe7KwCFc2A7QodjRn2Kg
Abortion
If you decide to end your pregnancy or are considering this option. You have limited time to make the decision. You can have an in-clinic abortion or use the abortion pill. If considering the abortion pill, its important to discuss it with your healthcare provider. Things to think about: Can I handle the experience of an abortion? Is anyone pressuring me to have an abortion? Can i afford to have an abortion? Can I afford to have a child? Do I want a child another time in my life?
The abortion pill is medicine used to end a pregnancy up to 9weeks. Its 97% effective at ending a pregnancy. The name for the "pill" is mifepristone. . The abortion pill can cost from $330-$800, it may be more or less depending on whatever tests, exams, etc are needed.
An in-clinic abortion has two kinds, aspiration abortion and D&E. The aspiration procedure is done up to 16weeks. D&E(Dilation and Evacuation) is done if later then 16weeks. Costs vary from $300-$950.
If you are under the age of 18, depending on state law, you will be required to have a parental consent form signed. If you plan on going to a local planned parenthood or abortion clinic. After an abortion, you may feel a range of emotions from anger, guilt, regret or sadness. There is no "correct" way to feel after.
If you decide to end your pregnancy or are considering this option. You have limited time to make the decision. You can have an in-clinic abortion or use the abortion pill. If considering the abortion pill, its important to discuss it with your healthcare provider. Things to think about: Can I handle the experience of an abortion? Is anyone pressuring me to have an abortion? Can i afford to have an abortion? Can I afford to have a child? Do I want a child another time in my life?
The abortion pill is medicine used to end a pregnancy up to 9weeks. Its 97% effective at ending a pregnancy. The name for the "pill" is mifepristone. . The abortion pill can cost from $330-$800, it may be more or less depending on whatever tests, exams, etc are needed.
An in-clinic abortion has two kinds, aspiration abortion and D&E. The aspiration procedure is done up to 16weeks. D&E(Dilation and Evacuation) is done if later then 16weeks. Costs vary from $300-$950.
If you are under the age of 18, depending on state law, you will be required to have a parental consent form signed. If you plan on going to a local planned parenthood or abortion clinic. After an abortion, you may feel a range of emotions from anger, guilt, regret or sadness. There is no "correct" way to feel after.