Abortion as a pregnancy option
Questions to consider
- Before I or the other parent became pregnant, what were my impressions of abortion based on my values and my cultural, religious and/or spiritual beliefs?
- What additional information would I like to have about abortion in exploring this choice?
- Do I have information about the types of abortion, including the procedures and costs?
- What are the pros and cons of choosing abortion?
- How might I feel after making this decision?
- What emotional support will I have?
- What are the expectations of my family and community?
- What is my relationship like with the other parent? Will they be involved? If so, in what ways?
- What do I hope my life will look like in five years? How would this choice impact that?
Abortion resources
- National Network of Abortion Funds - This organization builds power with members to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access by centering people who have abortions and organizing at the intersections of racial, economic, and reproductive justice.
- AbortionFinder - Comprehensive directory of trusted abortion service providers in the U.S.
- Brigid Alliance - Logistical support to help people travel for an abortion, with a focus on people past 15 weeks of pregnancy for whom it’s generally more expensive and harder to find a provider near home.
- Exhale Pro-Voice - Nonjudgmental after-abortion support
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Medical information about abortions
- Ineedana.com - Comprehensive and regularly updated guide to find abortion providers
- Power to Decide - Advancing sexual and reproductive well-being for everyone
- NAF National Abortion Hotline - Toll-free confidential consultation and abortion information
- M+A Hotline - Support for anyone experiencing a miscarriage and/or abortion
- Planned Parenthood - The nation’s leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate
- All-Options - Free confidential talk line for women to discuss their feelings about pregnancy options without judgment
- Cedar Rivers Clinics - Providing compassionate reproductive health care, birth control, and abortions for over 30 years. Located in Renton, Seattle and Tacoma, Washington
- Trust Women - Dedicated to preserving reproductive freedom and providing a safe space for women to make informed choices about their health
- Guttmacher Institute - Sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education
- Ibis Reproductive Health - Information resources for sexual and reproductive rights and health
- Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) - Reproductive health care and policy
- Ballotpedia - Abortion regulations by state
Frequently asked questions
- Are your counselors biased toward adoption?
Although we have “adoption” in our agency name, our counselors are committed to providing unbiased, all-options counseling to all people who are pregnant or parenting. Our first priority when working with any pregnant person is to support them in exploring all of their options. The majority of people who access our counseling services do not ultimately choose to plan an adoption.
- Do you provide abortion services?
We are not an abortion provider. We provide abortion resources, support, and referrals to trusted organizations/providers.
- Do you continue to offer counseling if I choose abortion or parenting?
Yes, our counseling continues to be available to provide support, resources, and referrals after an abortion or parenting choice has been made. We are not a mental health provider, but can help people explore other resources for ongoing help and support as needed.
- How much does options counseling cost?
Our options counseling is free, and is offered for as long as needed.
- What are the options for an unplanned pregnancy?
Someone facing an unplanned pregnancy can choose to terminate the pregnancy by having an abortion, or can choose to continue the pregnancy. If they choose to continue the pregnancy, they can choose to parent the child or plan an adoption.
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