If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, your options are: parenting, adoption, or abortion. If you have already decided that parenting is not for you, exploring the other two options can help you make an informed, confident choice.
Each woman’s journey is unique but keep reading to understand realistically what it would be like to choose adoption over abortion. You can also schedule a no-cost appointment to discuss your options with a caring advocate.
What Does Adoption Look Like?
Pursuing adoption means that you get to design an adoption plan that matches your preferences. You can also choose the adoptive family. There are three different types of adoption, although this:
- Open adoptions are the most common option in the US. You maintain open communication with the adoptive family and can choose to build a relationship with them and your biological child.
Note: Open adoptions are not legally enforceable in the state of Texas. - Semi-open adoptions give additional privacy while allowing for some communication. An attorney or adoption agency acts as the third party and exchanges communication between you and the adoptive family.
- Closed adoptions are completely confidential. All identifying information about you or your situation is sealed by the court.
Something else to know about adoption is that you may qualify to have your healthcare and living expenses covered while pregnant. These are often paid by the adoptive family that you choose.
Adoption can be emotionally complex and provoke a range of feelings, depending on the individual. However, women who choose adoption also have the confidence that they placed their baby in a loving family. If you choose an open adoption, you may also enjoy an ongoing relationship with them.
How Do I Know if Abortion is Right for Me?
When discussing abortion, there is often another side that is underrepresented in the conversation, which is how abortion affects mental health. Experts agree that “abortion is consistently associated with elevated rates of mental illness,” and it’s also crucial to be aware of the physical effects of abortion.
You deserve to make an informed decision. Our advocates can discuss the risks and side effects of abortion, explore adoption with you, and ensure your questions are answered.
At Moore Options Pregnancy Center, we provide a safe space for you to get evidence-based education about each choice and empower you to decide what’s right for you. Contact us today!
Moore Options Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
