An unexpected pregnancy may make it seem like your world has turned upside down, but you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. When parenting isn’t an option, you may be considering abortion or adoption. Both are significant decisions with emotional and long-term implications, and it’s important to take the time to weigh your options carefully.
At FirstLook, we provide no-cost pregnancy services and a safe, confidential space to explore your next steps. We’re here to help you navigate your choices and provide clarity when things feel uncertain.
The Emotional Impact
Choosing between abortion and adoption often brings up a wide range of emotions. Abortion ends a pregnancy, but it may also be followed by unexpected emotional responses. Some women experience sadness, grief, anxiety, or regret in the days, months, or even years after the procedure.
Adoption also comes with emotional challenges. Carrying a pregnancy to term and placing a child with another family may lead to feelings of loss. However, many women find peace knowing they gave their child the opportunity to grow up in a stable, loving environment.
No matter what you’re feeling, your emotions are valid, and support is available. Talking to someone you trust or connecting with a compassionate team like FirstLook can help you process what you’re going through.
Understanding Your Options
Getting accurate information is essential for making an informed decision.
Abortion involves either drugs or a surgical procedure to end a pregnancy. Each method carries different risks and is only available during specific stages of pregnancy. For example, the abortion pill is only FDA-approved through 10 weeks gestation, while surgical procedures are often used later in pregnancy.
Adoption is the legal process of placing your child with another family. Today, adoption is far more flexible than many people realize. You can choose the adoptive family and while not legally enforceable, you can choose how much contact you’d like to have: open, closed, or somewhere in between. You may also be able to get financial and material resources to help along the way.
You Don’t Have to Decide Alone
At FirstLook, we’re here to support you with no-cost pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and personalized information about your options. This decision is deeply personal, and we’re committed to walking alongside you with compassion, honesty, and care.
Make a no-cost, confidential appointment today. We’re here when you’re ready.