If your pregnancy wasn’t planned or expected, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed, unsure, and perhaps scared. We understand.
It’s natural to worry about who you can confide in, but processing both your feelings and your options with a trusted support person can bring clarity. You need a safe place to talk.
Talking to someone doesn’t mean giving up control. It means giving yourself a chance to explore your situation, values, and hopes fully.
Let a supportive, caring team member at Pee Dee PRC help you. There’s a lot to consider. Plus, it costs you nothing to sit and chat. Schedule an appointment today.
Learn About All of Your Options Beforehand
Often, women think their only option when faced with an unexpected pregnancy is abortion, but there are other choices. How to handle your pregnancy is a life-changing decision. It deserves time, consideration, and support.
Take a moment to understand what your choices may look like in the short and long term. Identify any concerns and talk about any obstacles to achieving what you’re hoping for.
Here are your options:
Abortion
Although we don’t perform or refer for abortion, we’re not afraid of talking about it. We provide factual, medically based information about procedures, the side effects to expect, and the potential physical and mental risks.
You need to understand that there are certain limitations. For instance, the FDA approves the use of the drugs for the abortion pill method through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. You want to consider the emotional impact of abortion, too.
Adoption
We are not a licensed child-placing agency, but we can offer referrals to reputable adoption coordinators. The adoption process has changed dramatically in the last couple of decades. Now, the expectant mother chooses the adoptive parents, and if she wants to have contact with her child and their family in the future.
Adoption, like abortion, involves loss, but unlike abortion, you can continue to have a relationship with your child. It is challenging, loving, hard, and selfless, all at the same time.
Parenting
Choosing to parent your child requires a lot of determination, commitment, and love, but just because your pregnancy was unexpected doesn’t mean it’s impossible to parent. You might be surprised to learn the amount of support and assistance available.
Being a parent is both demanding and rewarding. Whether through Pee Dee PRC or our local community, you can receive physical, educational, and emotional support to become a parent.
We Are Here For You
At Pee Dee, we provide a safe, compassionate space where you can talk freely without judgment or manipulation. We will listen to your story and consider your circumstances.
If you’d like, our advocates can help you put together a personalized plan for success. We’re in your corner and want to help.
Make a no-cost, confidential appointment to talk with us. We’re here for you every step of the way.