Consider Your Choices
You have options.
Finding out you are pregnant can be difficult and overwhelming. Fear, uncertainty, confusion and anger are just some of the feelings you may be experiencing. While you may be thinking that you don’t have a choice, you do have options.
You owe it to yourself to be fully informed about your pregnancy options before you make this important decision. Including the father of the baby may also help you as you consider your choices. Gateway can help you learn more about your options and support you as you decide what is best for you.
We’re here to serve you through in-center appointments or Telehealth appointments at our Raleigh location. Reach out to us today to take the next step!
Parenting
Choosing to continue your pregnancy and to parent may feel overwhelming at first. The good news is that there are a lot of resources designed to specifically help people in your situation. At Gateway, we are ready to connect you with resources such as:
- Medicaid
- Prenatal clinics
- Low cost medical service providers
- County resources – child care assistance and pregnancy care management
- Ob/Gyn Physicians
- Childbirth and infant care classes
- Community resources that will assist with baby supplies
Many women and men find the help they need to make this choice a positive one. Call us to learn more and talk through this option with us!
Adoption
Placing your child for adoption may not be your first thought if you are facing an unplanned pregnancy. However, you may be pleased to know you have lots of choices with adoption.
An adoption plan may be the right choice for you if you are not ready to be a parent but do not want an abortion. In today’s adoptions, you can select the family for your child and be a part of your child’s life if you so choose. With any type of adoption, you can have the peace of knowing your choice has given your child a future.
Research has shown that pregnant teens and women who make an adoption plan are more likely to finish schooling, have better jobs and overall report a high level of satisfaction with their decision for adoption. 74
Each year thousands of women in America make this choice. Reach out to us to discuss if adoption is the right choice for you.
Abortion
If you’re thinking about having an abortion, it is important to remember that abortion is a medical procedure. What type will you have? What are the risks? You deserve to know the facts. You owe it to yourself to make an informed decision.
We know how you feel, and you’re not alone. Some of our staff have even been where you are. If you’re considering abortion, here are a few things to know:
You may also be interested in knowing:
- What kinds of abortion are available to you?
- What are your rights with abortion providers?
- Are there any short-term or long-term risks for abortion?
Reach out to us today to discuss your options or schedule a free ultrasound.
