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Exploring Your Options

This section addresses common questions that often arise as you explore your options during an unexpected pregnancy. It provides guidance on how to find reliable, evidence-based information and includes helpful search terms to support your research. The goal is to give you clear tools so you can evaluate your options thoughtfully and make an informed decision.

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Pregnancy

It’s normal to have concerns about how your body may change during and after pregnancy. Every woman’s experience is unique.

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Abortion

Find accurate, trustworthy information as you think about abortion.

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Adoption

Learn how to find resources about exploring different forms of adoption—from open to private.

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Parenting

Find info and resources to help you think through parenting and what support might look like for you and your child.

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When It Comes to Considering Your Options

Remember: It’s Your Space—Take What You Need

Right now, this is your “sacred space.” You can protect it however you need. Most women don’t share pregnancy news until later, to give themselves time to process and adjust. This is your experience, and you get to decide when you’re ready to share it.

Navigating the “In Between” While Making a Decision

It’s okay to feel frustrated or sad about this moment in time. These feelings are valid, and it’s normal to feel like none of the choices are easy. Give yourself grace to sit with those emotions and, when you’re ready, reach out to someone you trust who can support you through them.

Take the time, take the space, and take care of you. Whatever happens, you deserve to feel supported and to care for yourself right now.

Remember: Every Path—Abortion, Adoption, or Parenting—Can be Supported

There’s no shame in seeking help. You can find people and programs ready to guide you step-by-step, so you don’t have to do this alone.

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Questions about substance use?

If substance use is part of your experience, you’re not alone. Find clear, nonjudgmental information about substance use during pregnancy, including health considerations, support options, and resources.

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Want to process how this is impacting you?

Every woman’s journey is unique. Our guided Whole Self approach helps you consider the emotional, relational, physical, practical, and spiritual dimensions of your whole self as you move forward.

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