Abortion is a major decision for your pregnancy. And sharing the option you’re considering, whatever it may be, can be nerve-wracking. How can you have this conversation with your family?
Discussing abortion with your family can provide clarity and help you learn whether you have more support for other options than you realized. Your family can also pose new questions that you might not have considered.
Keep reading to learn how to navigate your upcoming conversation.
Be Open and Honest
Sharing your honest thoughts and feelings about your unplanned pregnancy can help loved ones better understand your circumstances. They might also ask you why you’re leaning toward abortion or if you’ve considered options like parenting and adoption.
Sometimes, your family can surprise you. They might offer more support for an option like parenting than you expected. If you had been considering another option but weren’t sure of your family’s reaction, being transparent about your thought process can open the doors to more than you anticipated.
Allow for Time to Process Things
Discussing your pregnancy options can feel nerve-wracking for all involved. While an intended decision affects you most, your family likely has certain fears or concerns that can surface during this time.
If your loved ones react with anger, surprise, or frustration, give them time to process the news. Emotions can be high at this moment, and circling back with your family later on can help you reassess the situation.
Next Step Pregnancy Solutions & Services walks alongside you as you face an unplanned pregnancy. We don’t provide or refer for abortions, but we’ll give factual information about your options.
What’s Next?
Sorting through your options can be challenging, especially when you are unsure where to begin. That’s where we come in.
We’ll discuss adoption, parenting, and abortion and answer your questions. We can also provide ultrasound referrals to gather additional pregnancy information that protects your health and helps clarify your options.
Next Step Pregnancy Solutions & Services is here for you. Make a no-cost, confidential appointment today.
Next Step Pregnancy Solutions & Services does not provide or refer for abortions.