Your pregnancy decision is yours alone to make. No one can pressure you into having an abortion—not only is that illegal, but it also puts your mental health at risk.
Studies have found that feeling pressured into an abortion and getting one makes you more likely to experience adverse mental health outcomes (like depression, anxiety, and regret, among others).
his article will explore strategies you can take to ensure you’re making your own pregnancy decision. But if you want to talk to someone about your options and learn about free pregnancy services and support, contact Stillwater Life Services today. All appointments and resources are free and confidential.
Learn All You Can About Your Options
Knowledge is power. The best way to make sure you’re making your pregnancy decision is to learn all you can about your options. Besides abortion, your pregnancy options include parenting and adoption.
At Stillwater Life Services, we offer free information and educational opportunities to help you learn all you can about your options. We also give you the space to ask questions in a safe, confidential environment.
Know Your Pregnancy Details
No matter what pregnancy decision you’re considering, you need to know your pregnancy details to protect your health. These details include your gestational age, pregnancy location, and pregnancy viability.
The only way to discover these details is through ultrasound. This simple scan will help you stay safe by ensuring you’re not experiencing a potentially life-threatening complication like ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.
At Stillwater Life Services, we offer free, limited ultrasounds because we believe that you deserve to have the information you need to stay safe and make an informed decision.
You’re Not Alone
Facing an unplanned pregnancy and feeling pressured into a decision by your partner can make you feel overwhelmed and isolated. But you’re not alone in this. We’re here for you.
Don’t let your partner force you into an uncomfortable decision. Instead, contact us today and learn more about all the ways we’re here to support you right now. The decision about how to move forward in your pregnancy is yours to make, but we’re here to encourage you along the way.