Pregnant?
Pregnant?
You think you may be pregnant. You may be thrilled at the possibility. Or you may be devastated. But don’t panic, it’s not the end of the world. You can do this with the right help.First, you need to confirm your pregnancy. Visit your obstetrician if you have one, or locate your local crisis pregnancy center for a free
You think you may be pregnant. You may be thrilled at the possibility. Or you may be devastated. But don’t panic, it’s not the end of the world. You can do this with the right help.First, you need to confirm your pregnancy. Visit your obstetrician if you have one, or locate your local crisis pregnancy center for a free
it to be. Remember, abortion clinics are set up to make money off of your abortion. Abortion is their “product” and they will tell you anything to make that “sale.” Seek advice and information from a neutral source that has no vested interest in your decision, other than to help you. Again, CPCs fit this bill—being non-profit and run by volunteers, some of whom have been in the very situation you now find yourself in. Sometimes, those working in CPCs are women who have had abortions and learned firsthand the devastating toll abortion takes on a woman.Inform your baby’s father of the miracle you two created within you, and tell your parents if you’re a minor. This may be the most difficult part of your pregnancy. Sometimes boyfriends or parents react with anger and threats. (This is when a supportive friend is helpful.) But the anger usually resides quickly as they begin to want to help you through this time. Some young women choose to “break the news” to their parents in a written note to avoid the brunt of their initial reaction, or to tell them with others present or in a more public setting to stifle an outburst of negative emotion on their part. However you decide to inform others, be prepared to defend your plight and offer them the information you have learned thus far concerning the care of yourself and your pre born baby. If you feel they are pressuring you to abort, realize that under most, if not all, states’ laws, it is illegal for someone to force you into an abortion that you are not comfortable with. You may need to find temporary living arrangements with another family member or friend, or it a maternity home specially designed for such situations.
As your pregnancy progresses, other decisions will confront you—such as continuing schooling, career decisions, and marriage decisions. Remember, life will continue on after you have your baby. You will need to begin planning on either parenting your baby or placing her up for adoption. Once again, a CPC is equipped to help you with this decision.—lining you up with friendly adoption agencies or offering parenting classes. Hospitals usually offer such classes as well. Another legal option for women today in some states is the opportunity to drop off your days-old newborn at a hospital, fire or police department—no questions asked (such as Ohio’s Safe Haven)As the anticipated day approaches, your obstetrician will guide you through the necessary steps to prepare for the birth of your baby. Remember, you are not alone in your pregnancy. Loving help is available for you to help you and your baby have a healthy and happy beginning together.
it to be. Remember, abortion clinics are set up to make money off of your abortion. Abortion is their “product” and they will tell you anything to make that “sale.” Seek advice and information from a neutral source that has no vested interest in your decision, other than to help you. Again, CPCs fit this bill—being non-profit and run by volunteers, some of whom have been in the very situation you now find yourself in. Sometimes, those working in CPCs are women who have had abortions and learned firsthand the devastating toll abortion takes on a woman.Inform your baby’s father of the miracle you two created within you, and tell your parents if you’re a minor. This may be the most difficult part of your pregnancy. Sometimes boyfriends or parents react with anger and threats. (This is when a supportive friend is helpful.) But the anger usually resides quickly as they begin to want to help you through this time. Some young women choose to “break the news” to their parents in a written note to avoid the brunt of their initial reaction, or to tell them with others present or in a more public setting to stifle an outburst of negative emotion on their part. However you decide to inform others, be prepared to defend your plight and offer them the information you have learned thus far concerning the care of yourself and your pre born baby. If you feel they are pressuring you to abort, realize that under most, if not all, states’ laws, it is illegal for someone to force you into an abortion that you are not comfortable with. You may need to find temporary living arrangements with another family member or friend, or it a maternity home specially designed for such situations.
As your pregnancy progresses, other decisions will confront you—such as continuing schooling, career decisions, and marriage decisions. Remember, life will continue on after you have your baby. You will need to begin planning on either parenting your baby or placing her up for adoption. Once again, a CPC is equipped to help you with this decision.—lining you up with friendly adoption agencies or offering parenting classes. Hospitals usually offer such classes as well. Another legal option for women today in some states is the opportunity to drop off your days-old newborn at a hospital, fire or police department—no questions asked (such as Ohio’s Safe Haven)As the anticipated day approaches, your obstetrician will guide you through the necessary steps to prepare for the birth of your baby. Remember, you are not alone in your pregnancy. Loving help is available for you to help you and your baby have a healthy and happy beginning together.
Think Hard Before You Let GoIf you live inAshtabula County, Ohioand need immediate helpplease click below: Brochure Click below to download a brochure that you can print for yourself.
Think Hard Before You Let GoIf you live inAshtabula County, Ohioand need immediate helpplease click below: Brochure Click below to download a brochure that you can print for yourself.
Find a friend who will encourage and support you as you carry your growing pre born baby. Crisis Pregnancy Centers specialize in counseling pregnant women—
Find a friend who will encourage and support you as you carry your growing pre born baby. Crisis Pregnancy Centers specialize in counseling pregnant women—
pregnancy test. Avoid family planning clinics that often do not give full and accurate information regarding your pregnancy and may try to talk you into a decision that benefits them, not you—a decision you are not comfortable with.
Next, educate yourself about fetal development and seek prenatal care through a reputable obstetrician. If finances are a problem for you, contact your county’s Department of Family Services or Department of Human Services for information regarding medical assistance (Healthy Start) that may cover all prenatal, labor/delivery and post-partum expenses. Food assistance (W.I.C.—Women, Infants, and Children) is another service offered by these agencies that will provide you and your pre born child with nutritious food while your pregnant, and beyond. Check the Yellow Pages under “Government Offices—County” or check out our links.
pregnancy test. Avoid family planning clinics that often do not give full and accurate information regarding your pregnancy and may try to talk you into a decision that benefits them, not you—a decision you are not comfortable with.
Next, educate yourself about fetal development and seek prenatal care through a reputable obstetrician. If finances are a problem for you, contact your county’s Department of Family Services or Department of Human Services for information regarding medical assistance (Healthy Start) that may cover all prenatal, labor/delivery and post-partum expenses. Food assistance (W.I.C.—Women, Infants, and Children) is another service offered by these agencies that will provide you and your pre born child with nutritious food while your pregnant, and beyond. Check the Yellow Pages under “Government Offices—County” or check out our links.
helping them through their decision making process, as well as supplying many material needs such as maternity clothes, cribs, car seats, baby clothes, etc… Often CPCs arrange and can supply transportation to doctor appointments, arrange housing if needed, and many other services to help you.
helping them through their decision making process, as well as supplying many material needs such as maternity clothes, cribs, car seats, baby clothes, etc… Often CPCs arrange and can supply transportation to doctor appointments, arrange housing if needed, and many other services to help you.
Some people or family planning clinic personnel may try to persuade you to choose abortion as a viable option. However, be very cautious before you make this choice. Click to see Abortion Methods, Abortion Risks & Women’s Health and Abortion Workers Speak What appears to be a quick fix can leave you scarred emotionally and/or physically for years, or longer.
Abortion can leave you unable to conceive again at a later time, or can even cause your death. Abortion is not “safe and simple” as some profess
Some people or family planning clinic personnel may try to persuade you to choose abortion as a viable option. However, be very cautious before you make this choice. Click to see Abortion Methods, Abortion Risks & Women’s Health and Abortion Workers Speak What appears to be a quick fix can leave you scarred emotionally and/or physically for years, or longer.
Abortion can leave you unable to conceive again at a later time, or can even cause your death. Abortion is not “safe and simple” as some profess
