It’s normal to feel unready for parenthood. Even those actively trying to conceive can feel stressed or nervous when preparing for the next chapter.
If you’re not ready for parenthood, you have two other options: adoption and abortion. However, it’s essential to explore what you truly want so you make the right decision for your future.
Visit Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque to learn about every option and available resources. We’ll also confirm your pregnancy and provide critical health details with free pregnancy testing and an ultrasound.
Option 1. Adoption
Adoption involves carrying your pregnancy to term and placing your child with a qualified, loving family of your choice. This could be a member of your own family or an adoptive family you select through an adoption agency that carries out home studies, background checks, and interviews.
The expectant mother or birth mother has the most say in her adoption plan. She can choose the level of privacy and contact she wants with the child and set other terms. With this option, you can watch your child grow from a distance and even stay in contact if you would like.
It’s not an easy choice, but it comes with the joy of knowing you are helping another family grow. And often, these families struggle with infertility, and adoption is their best option.
Option 2. Abortion
Abortion terminates a progressing pregnancy through either a surgical procedure or drugs. It’s not an easy decision either, and it comes with physical and emotional risks—especially if you have a history of mental health issues. You can read more about this on our abortion information page.
Women choose this option for many reasons, but it’s important to note that your life does not go exactly back to how it was. Abortion becomes a part of your story, and you will have memories of the procedure.
Reconsidering Parenting
Even if you don’t feel ready for parenthood, it’s a learning experience throughout and with each unique child.
Like the other two options, it’s not easy. It requires self-sacrifice by putting the needs of a child above your own many times. You are responsible for raising and caring for the child and providing for their needs from infancy through their eighteenth birthday.
However, as with many things in life, the greatest rewards come from the time, energy, and love you invest. With the right support and resources, parenting is possible.
Find Help in Albuquerque
Our caring teams at Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque are ready to support you and provide the information and resources you need to make an informed choice.
Visit us today to discuss all three options and talk in a safe space. Our appointments are free and confidential.