Suddenly finding out you're pregnant can be overwhelming and scary, especially if it wasn't part of your plan. In the state of Georgia, you have three choices to choose from for how you plan to proceed with your pregnancy. These include abortion, adoption, and parenting. Each option comes with its own set of risks and outcomes. Don’t just know what the options are, educate yourself on each with information available to you so you can make the best decision for you.
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy and is performed in several different ways. Abortion is a medical procedure whether it is surgical or chemical. As it is with any medical procedure you need to be aware of the process, potential risks, complications, and after care prior to moving forward. Did you know that this information must be provided to you prior to having an abortion? Information such as the medical risks associated with each type of abortion procedure, pregnancy viability, gestational age, and your eligibility for medical coverage should you decide to carry your pregnancy to term1. It's also illegal for anyone to force you or even pressure you to have an abortion. The medical staff at Paulding Pregnancy Services is here to provide this information to you and answer any questions you may have.*
Did you know that through the path of adoption, birth mothers actually take the lead in making the decisions for placing their baby in a loving family? Should you want a family who currently doesn't have any children, a family who loves pets, or a family who wants you to be involved in your child's life, these types of details you can decide and put together in your adoption plan to ensure your baby is placed in an adoptive family of your choosing. The adoption organizations we refer out to rigorously screen potential adoptive families2. Should you choose adoption during your pregnancy, just know that you are not giving up anything, you are making a selfless and courageous decision by giving life to your child.
Many families who decide to continue with their pregnancymay still having feelings of being overwhelmed or have many questions as they consider parenting as an option. Here are some questions we have been asked by previous clients as they think through their role as parents:
We can help provide answers to these questions as well as provide additional community resources that are available to you to help you prepare for your baby. We know there is a lot to consider when making the decision to parent and you don’t have to make this decision alone.
