While you may want to hide your pregnancy out of fear or concern for others, know that you deserve support. Shame and anxiety can make it challenging to find a way forward, especially if you worry about outside reactions—but help is available.
Though abortion would end your pregnancy, you deserve to make an informed decision by considering the facts and having people in your corner to talk through your options. Next Step Pregnancy Solutions & Services is here with no-cost, confidential services.
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Abortion as an Option
Though abortion may seem like a straightforward solution, it is a serious procedure with risks and side effects. And choosing abortion because you lack support can pose other problems down the road.
Whatever you’re going through, know your feelings are valid. However, you deserve to make an informed decision without judgment or pressure. Though an abortion can seem to make things “go away,” hiding what you’re going through can do more harm than good.
Depending on the abortion method, side effects can occur, including vomiting and fever. Abortion procedures can also present certain risks. Medical abortion, for example, is associated with heavy bleeding and infection, while surgical abortion procedures can result in damage to the cervix.
This option can pose health implications. From a practical standpoint, hiding your pregnancy with this method could be challenging. And from a health perspective, it can be dangerous. You deserve to make an informed choice.
You Need Clarity
Whether you want to conceal your pregnancy because you’re worried about your partner’s reaction or feel a family member or friend could judge you, know that you are in control. This time can feel isolating, but you have more support than you realize.
You deserve to make a decision that considers your unique situation and circumstances. Despite others’ opinions, you can make a confident choice. If you are worried about your safety and need additional support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline today for 24/7 help.
Next Step Pregnancy Solutions & Services provides information on all your options and a nonjudgmental space to talk. You don’t have to take those next steps while navigating fear and guilt. Here, we’ll empower you to learn about your pregnancy and the possible paths forward.
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Next Step Pregnancy Solutions & Services does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information cited in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.