If you’re deciding between abortion and adoption, understanding what each option involves can help you make an informed decision. You may have questions about abortion procedures, possible risks, the adoption process, or what support is available during pregnancy.
If you’d like to talk through your situation or ask questions specific to your pregnancy, Options for Women offers no-cost options consultations in a confidential, caring environment.
What to Know About Abortion
Like any medical procedure, abortion has potential physical risks. It’s also worth considering how an abortion could affect you emotionally, both now and in the future.
Research has found an association between abortion and higher rates of certain mental health challenges among some women (though experiences can vary).
Abortion Risk
Medical and surgical abortion each come with possible risks and side effects.
Possible risks of surgical abortion include:
- Perforation of the uterus
- Damage to the cervix
- Scar tissue forming inside the uterus
- Infection
Possible risks of medical abortion include:
- Heavy or prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- An incomplete abortion, which may require a follow-up surgical procedure
- An ongoing pregnancy if the medications do not end the pregnancy
Before making a pregnancy decision, it helps to have a complete picture of your health. Our no-cost, limited ultrasounds can confirm your pregnancy’s gestational age, location, and progression so you have the information you need.
What to Know About Adoption
Adoption allows you to create a plan that feels right for you. You can choose an adoptive family and decide how much contact you’d like after placement through an open, semi-open, or closed adoption.
Adoption doesn’t cost you anything. In many cases, the adoptive family may help cover pregnancy-related medical or living expenses allowed by state law. If adoption is something you’re considering, we can answer your questions and refer you to a local adoption agency.
We’re a Safe Place to Land
Whatever you’re considering, you don’t have to sort through it alone. Contact us today to schedule a free ultrasound or options consultation.