Many women report negative emotional effects from a previous abortion experience. Some even report symptoms like anxiety and depression. You are not alone if you don’t want to have another abortion. Your feelings are valid, and you have options. Contact us for a free options consultation.
What Are My Options?
You have three options for your pregnancy: abortion, making an adoption plan, and parenting.
Placing Your Child For Adoption
Women choose to make an adoption plan for a variety of reasons. Here are a few:
- I want my child to be raised in a stable, two-parent home.
- I have other children I care for and don’t have the resources for this one.
- The father of this child is no longer a part of my life.
- I am not in a safe relationship and do not live in a safe place.
- I want my child to have more opportunities than I can give them.
- I’m too young or too old to parent.
Begin by talking with reputable, licensed adoption coordinators in our area. We can give you excellent referrals to adoption agencies.
Make sure the agency you choose provides thorough adoption counseling and services for free. They should explain your options and rights to you in detail. In Arkansas, an expectant woman planning to place her child for adoption can also receive assistance with housing, food, medical expenses, etc.
There are three adoption plans to choose from: open, semi-open, and closed. You can select the potential adoptive couple you want to raise your child, and if you choose an open or semi-open adoption, you can meet them before your child is born.
No one should ever manipulate or coerce you into choosing adoption. It must be the right choice for you and your child.
Choosing to Parent Your Child
Parenthood is one of the most challenging and yet rewarding experiences you will ever have. We’re sure you have many parenting questions, and our client advocates can help you find the answers.
Are you wondering:
- How can I afford to parent?
- Where will we live?
- Can I finish school?
- Will I be able to keep working?
- Who will help me physically and emotionally?
- What if my partner doesn’t want to parent, but I do?
These are just some of the concerns women have regarding parenting. Talk with us about your situation, and we’ll see if we can’t find a solution.
At HopePlace, we provide free parenting education and material assistance like baby clothing, diapers, wipes, formula, etc. There is also assistance through our community to help you parent.
Ways That HopePlace Can Assist You
Not only can we provide adoption referrals and parenting assistance, but we also have other programs to help. For instance, if you’re struggling with a previous abortion, we offer a post-abortion counseling program called “Transforming Your Story.” It can help you gain the peace you’ve been longing for.
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, you deserve to learn about your options and the referrals available to help you. We’re here to assist in any way possible. Consider us your safe place to talk it through.
Schedule an appointment by filling out our online contact form or call (870) 217-0672. How can we help you?