If you’ve been through an abortion before and are now facing another unexpected pregnancy, you may feel certain about one thing: you don’t want to go through that again.
You might remember what that experience was like, and why you don’t want to repeat it.
Whether it affected your health, your emotions, or simply left you feeling like it wasn’t the right choice, your feelings matter.
You have real options, and you aren’t alone.
Continue reading to learn more about adoption, parenting, and temporary assistance.
Adoption
For some women, adoption feels like the right balance, choosing a loving future for their baby without taking on parenting right now.
Working with an adoption agency during pregnancy means your child will be placed with a family at birth rather than entering foster care.
One thing many women don’t realize is how much control they have in the process. Modern adoption comes in three forms:
- Open adoption: You choose the adoptive family and decide how involved you want to remain in your child’s life. It is important to note that while open adoption contracts set the expectation they are not legally enforceable in the state of Texas.
- Semi-open adoption: An adoption agency manages communication between you and the family, keeping your personal details private.
- Closed adoption: All identifying information stays sealed, and there is no ongoing contact.
Also, you should know that financial concerns should not hold you back.
The adoptive family or agency typically covers pregnancy-related medical costs, and you may qualify for additional support during your pregnancy.
Parenting
Maybe you want to keep your baby but aren’t sure you have what it takes. That doubt is normal, and you don’t have to have it all figured out right now.
FirstLook Pregnancy Center can connect you with practical resources to help you prepare, including:
- Baby supplies and maternity items
- Health insurance navigation
- Parenting classes and support groups
- Childcare assistance
Support doesn’t just ease the financial side. We can also connect with other moms who have been in your shoes and can provide the encouragement and support you need.
Temporary Assistance
If you want to be a parent but your current situation makes it difficult to bring your baby home right now, temporary assistance could be the bridge you need.
Programs like Safe Families connect families with caring volunteers who can help care for your child while you stabilize your situation.
You keep your parental rights while getting the time and support you need.
We’re Here for You
Whatever brought you here, it’s okay to take your time and figure out what’s right for you.
First Look Pregnancy Center offers no-cost pregnancy testing and limited ultrasound services, as well as taking all the time you need to listen, answer your questions, and walk you through every option available to you.
Contact us today to schedule your free, confidential appointment.