It can be confusing to know what to do when you feel pressured into abortion by your own parents. It’s never okay for you to feel pressured into a decision you aren’t sure about or don’t want to make. In this blog, we show you some ways to navigate this kind of pressure.
At Gianna’s House, we’re here to walk alongside you as you seek answers about all your pregnancy options. You deserve to know them all and learn about the available resources to you.
Create Healthy Boundaries
We all need healthy boundaries with family, especially when it comes to making a major decision like a pregnancy decision. Get the space you need to work through your emotions and lean on other support who won’t pressure you into a certain decision.
You Have the Final Decision
It’s important to remind you that you have the final say when it comes to making a final pregnancy decision. Though you may care about your parent’s input, do your best to make your own decision, as you will be the one most impacted.
Explore Your Options
You have other options outside of abortion. If you are hesitant about abortion, be informed about your other two options: adoption and parenting.
Adoption
Based on the type of relationship you want with your child and adoptive parents, you have three adoption options: open, closed, and semi-open adoption. We can help you learn more about adoption and have a network of credible and professional adoption agencies in the area to which we can refer you. In addition to a list of approved agencies, we provide free educational resources.
Parenting
Parenting may seem overwhelming, but do your best to learn more about the available parenting support around you so that you can consider it fully. At Gianna’s House, we can offer more information about our no-cost parenting classes, fatherhood program, community referrals, material assistance, and more.
Confirm Your Pregnancy Details
Before making up your mind about your pregnancy decision, confirm your pregnancy with pregnancy testing and an ultrasound to be sure of where your pregnancy stands.
Along with options education and resources, we offer no-cost self-administered pregnancy tests and ultrasound referrals so you can confidently take your next steps. Schedule a no-cost appointment today to learn more and get started.