Exploring Alternatives
- Parenting:
- Involves embracing the responsibilities and joys of raising a child.
- Consider emotional readiness, financial stability, and support systems.
- Adoption:
- Option to place the child in the care of adoptive parents.
- Open adoption allows ongoing contact between birth parents and adoptive families.
- Parenting and Educational Support:
- Organizations offer parenting support for unplanned pregnancies.
- Access resources and assistance to follow parenthood and educational goals.
- Foster Care:
- Temporary care for the child with licensed foster parents.
- Allows the birth parent time to address their circumstances.
Considerations for Decision-Making
- Personal Values and Beliefs:
- Reflecting on personal values to align choices with individual convictions.
- Health and Well-Being:
- Evaluating physical and mental health when considering pregnancy options.
- Seeking medical advice for insights into potential health impacts.
- Emotional Support:
- Engaging with a supportive network for emotional support during the decision-making process.
- Talking about feelings and concerns to make decisions that feel right.
