Sharing the news of an unplanned pregnancy can be difficult enough, and sharing a decision like abortion can be even more challenging. Explain the news by thinking about timing and environment and staying open throughout the process.
Timing & Environment Matters
While no time is perfect for sharing your pregnancy decision, choosing a more convenient time for everyone can lighten the mood.
Try to plan a time to share news about your pregnancy decision when your family and friends are most relaxed and at ease. Choose a time when they are off work or on a weekend. Pick an environment where everyone is comfortable, either at your home or their home, in a private setting.
Consider Their Input
If you feel comfortable talking with close friends and family about your p
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Did you just have an abortion and experience abnormal symptoms or complications? Signs of infection after abortion include heavy bleeding and a fever. In this blog, we share more about potential signs of infection and what to do next. Infection is a serious health risk and something to address immediately.
Warning Signs of Infection
Infection is a major risk after abortion and not something to take lightly as it could lead to complications such as pelvic infection. Seek medical attention right away to get treatment and prevent further complications.
The Mayo Clinic shares common signs and symptoms of in
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We know finances can be pressed during an unplanned pregnancy situation. If youโre wondering whether your insurance will pay for your girlfriendโs abortion, it most likely will not be.
Will Insurance Cover Abortions?
Insurance companies typically wonโt cover a partner on a policy unless they are a spouse or a domestic partner. There typically must be a financial legal obligation to extend coverage for your partner.
Contact your local health insurance provider to be sure about your specific insurance coverage and get your questions answered.
Why Your Girlfriend Needs An Ultrasound
While you and your partner gather information about abortion coverage, be sure your partner has had an ultrasound to safeguard her health and confirm her pregnancy options.
Ultras
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There are a couple of safety concerns to consider before proceeding with an online (or at-home) abortion consisting of the two abortion pills, mifepristone and misoprostol. The lack of medical oversight and unknown online providers is a direct risk to your health.
Your health should be the number one priority, and we want to help you safeguard it. Keep reading to learn more about the safety risks of this avenue of medical abortion done online.
Lack of Medical Oversight
Medical oversight is necessary before proceeding with any type of major medical procedure, including abortion. For your health and safety, medical oversight is recommended in person to co
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We know a pregnancy decision is not easy. With the pressure you may put on yourself and the emotions coming at you, it can feel overwhelming. You are not alone.
If youโre thinking about a medical abortion, you deserve the facts. A medical abortion consists of two drugs that terminate an existing pregnancy. Mifepristone blocks progesterone, and misoprostol causes uterine contractions that expel the pregnancy and related tissue from the body.
Risks of Medical Abortion
With such a serious medical procedure comes serious risks to your health. Side effects of medical abortion include abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding. Possible risks include the follo
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No, you donโt have to tell your partner you want an abortion, but you may want to if you want to continue a relationship with him.
Abortion is a huge decision that impacts you and him. Here are four reasons to consider telling your partner about your pregnancy and how you feel.
1. It Will Build Trust.
Telling your partner you are pregnant is not easy.
However, healthy relationships are built on trust and honesty. Keeping such a significant event from your partner can break trust when he eventually learns of your secret.
Itโs hard to rebuild trust once itโs broken, so having an honest dialogue with him about the situation and how you feel can bring you closer together instead of farther apart.
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Itโs never ok for someone to force or pressure you into any decision, especially as you face lots of emotions and decisions. You deserve to feel seen and heard as you navigate an unplanned pregnancy.If your partner is pressuring you to have an abortion but you are not sure, remember that you have the final say. Our compassionate team at The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford is here to listen and offer the support you need.
Give Yourself Time to Process
If youโre feeling pressure from your partner or maybe someone else around you, find space to process your pregnancy and your emotions on your own for a moment.ย ...read more
No one has a roadmap for an unexpected pregnancy. You are not alone. Choosing adoption when experiencing an unexpected pregnancy could help to avoid the depression that can accompany abortion.ย Here are the facts so you can make an informed decision.
The Reality of Abortion
Research shows that abortion may increase a womanโs chances of developing mental health struggles. After an abortion, it isnโt uncommon for women to develop the following:
Youโve already had an abortion. Now, you think you might be pregnant again.ย For a variety of reasons, you do not want to abort. What are your options?
Are You Sure You Are Pregnant?
Youโve been pregnant before, and you think you know the signs. Or, youโve taken a home test, and it was positive.ย At The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford, we can provide you with a free, professional-grade pregnancy test. If it is positive, we will then perform a free ultrasound...read more
If youโve already had an abortion, you understand the significant risks and side effects that come with this major medical decision. Maybe you donโt want to make this decision again as you face another unexpected pregnancy. You donโt have to.
You have two other options: making an adoption plan and parenting. Weโre here to give you a better look at each of them. You can do this.
Exploring an Adoption
Adoption costs the birth mother nothing, so itโs a great option if you are struggling financially and may not be able to support a child right now.
As the birth mother, you choose the adoptive parents as well as the adoption plan. You get to customize your adoption plan by setting the terms.
You can choose how much contact you want with your child (if any), how muc
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