If you’ve already had an abortion but have decided you don’t want another, know that additional options are available. Parenting and adoption allow you to carry your pregnancy to term, but they offer different outcomes.
Bella will help you understand your options, enabling you to make an informed decision without outside pressure or opinions. Get your questions answered and find clarity during the decision-making process.
Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment today. In the meantime, continue reading to learn about parenting and adoption.
You Have Choices
Whether you’ve decided against abortion because of past emotional and physical impacts, or there are other reasons you want to continue your pregnancy, alternatives are available. Parenting or adoption are options worth exploring, allowing you to make a decision you can feel confident about.
Parenting
Parenting is a significant responsibility, but it can also bring great joy. With this option, you’re entrusted with helping your child flourish and grow.
This option can be challenging, but support is available to help you be successful. As you consider whether parenting is right for you, it can be helpful to ask yourself the following questions:
- What excites me most about parenting?
- What challenges do I anticipate?
- Do I have a support system in place?
- Will the child’s father be involved?
- Can I provide a safe, stable environment for a child?
- What resources would I need to succeed?
Addressing these questions can be a launching pad for gathering resources and support. We’ll help you find clarity about this option, and if you decide to parent, we’ll offer no-cost classes, material assistance, and more to help you feel confident.
Adoption
Modern-day adoption is very different from how it was in the past. As the birth mother, you will be able to select the adoptive parents and craft a plan that carries out your wishes and allows you to accomplish your goals.
Choosing adoption can be difficult, and it can come with ups and downs. However, the option can also afford peace of mind knowing your child is well-cared for. It can also provide the reassurance you seek by allowing you to form a relationship with your child and play an important part in his or her life.
There are several adoption plans to choose from, each with a different level of contact. Open adoption is the option that would allow you regular communication with your child and his or her adoptive family. This type of openness allows you to be a valuable part of your child’s life. On the other hand, some women opt for a closed adoption if they want to remain completely anonymous, or a semi-open adoption if they wish to have contact mediated through a third party.
The choice is entirely yours, and you’ll be supported throughout the process. Typically, adoption agencies and adoptive parents pay for adoption services, which include medical expenses not covered by insurance.
Our trained client advocates will connect you to local adoption agencies and resources so you can make an informed decision. We’re here to support you as you plan your next steps.
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At Bella, we care about your unique situation, offering trustworthy information and resources about all your options.
Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment to learn more. We’re here for you.
Bella does not provide or refer for abortions.