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Most women want to have children, but when a pregnancy is unplanned, women are faced with a difficult decision. Adult and teenage women need to make difficult decisions when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. “What if I’m pregnant?” Women may ask this question at many times in their lives and especially when their periods are late. If you think you are pregnant, you may be asking yourself many questions:

• I could never have an abortion, but what do I do now?
• Is raising a child by myself the best choice for me?
• Is placing the baby for adoption the best choice for me?
• Everyone is telling me to have an abortion, but is that really the only choice for me?

You want to choose what is best for you and for the child… First, be sure you are pregnant.

You might be Pregnant if:

• You have missed one or more monthly periods.
• Your breasts are swollen and tender.
• You are nauseated or you have a change of appetite.
• You are tired or dizzy.
• You have an increase in urination.

You have three choices if you are pregnant:

• You can choose to have a baby and raise the child.
• You can choose to have a baby and place the child for adoption.
• You can choose to end the pregnancy.

At Expectations Women’s Centers we are committed to helping you during this difficult time. To this end we have peer mentors to help you make a choice you can live with.

Consider each of your choices carefully. Ask yourself:

• Which choice(s) could I live with?
• Which choice(s) would be impossible for me?
• How would each choice affect my everyday life?
• What would each choice mean to the people closest to me?

It is our mission at Expectations Women’s Center to empower you to make an informed decision, and to present you with accurate information. Do not let anyone pressure you into any decision against your will. You may bring your partner, your parents, or someone else if you wish to meet with our mentors. You get to decide who will be a part of your decision-making process.

Right now you may feel that the idea of parenting is impossible to even think about.  You may be wondering if your career, education, or relationship will be in jeopardy.  You may feel nervous about how to provide financially for a child at this point in your life.  At Expectations our mentors understand and are available to help you examine these issues.  Parenting is a lifelong commitment with many challenges and also many rewards.  Thankfully, you don’t have to face this alone.  We will be there for you and will help you prepare for these challenges.

 You weren’t planning to be pregnant right now.  You may be feeling overwhelmed or confused.  You may be thinking abortion is your only answer.  At Expectations we understand, and our mentors are available to help you through the confusion.  The decision to abort should not be made quickly or under pressure. No one can make you have an abortion…It is your future that will be affected. Make sure you are well-informed before making any decision.  Read more information regarding abortion. (link to reproductive health page)

 If parenting a child at this point in your life would be difficult, this may be a good option for you. Adoption allows you to be involved in choosing a loving family to raise your child.  We know that the adoption option may be difficult to think about right now.  Our mentors will help you examine this option further