Choosing how to handle an unplanned pregnancy could be one of the most significant decisions you’ll make in life. No one can legally force you to choose one option over another. Only you can decide what’s best. What Are My Options? You have three options: have an abortion, make an adoption plan, or choose to
Having an abortion can be an emotionally and physically difficult experience. We understand why you may not want to go through it again. You do have other options, which include placing your child for adoption or choosing to parent. Let’s take a closer look at both. Making an Adoption Plan Placing a child for adoption
Earlier, we discussed the potential mental health consequences that abortion might cause. Now, let’s look at the physical side effects and possible risks. Every woman’s abortion experience is unique, but all abortions involve some bleeding and cramping. Knowing how much bleeding and pain is too much is vital. Your pain tolerance, the type of procedure,
A medical or medication abortion, also known as the “abortion pill” method, uses two abortion drugs to terminate a pregnancy. Confirming your pregnancy and learning about the limitations and potential physical and emotional risks beforehand is essential. Let Willowbrook Women’s Center give you the information you need. How Does a Medical Abortion Work? The two
Every woman’s abortion experience is unique based on her physical and mental health. How you respond to abortion is affected by many things, like how far along you are in your pregnancy, if someone is pressuring you to abort, or your current emotional health. It’s difficult to tell how abortion might affect you, but we
You have three options for your unplanned pregnancy: abortion, making an adoption plan, and parenting. If you do not wish to carry your pregnancy to full term, abortion is your only option. However, you need to determine how far along you are to know which abortion procedure is available to you. Before deciding which option
Abortion is a serious medical procedure, whether you take the pills or choose the surgical option. As such, you should go into it with all the information you can. At Willowbrook Women’s Center, we can provide you with a no-cost pre-abortion screening, which includes a pregnancy test and ultrasound, as well as facts about abortion.
If you have discovered you are unexpectedly pregnant and are considering abortion, there are a few steps you need to take first. We recommend visiting Willowbrook for pregnancy confirmation as your first step. A positive pregnancy test and a missed period may not be enough to determine if you are pregnant. Verifying your pregnancy is
Are you wondering if you’re pregnant? There are physical signs such as a late period that could be symptoms of pregnancy, but it’s best to start with a pregnancy test. Pregnancy testing at Willowbrook is a no-cost service. Take a look at some of the other early pregnancy symptoms you might experience. Is a Late
Some things in life are hard, and there’s just no way around it. First, you get a positive result on a pregnancy test. Now, you have to decide if and how you tell your parents. We have a few tips on talking to your parents, but it may be best to visit us before you
