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Learn MoreYou probably already feel immense pressure as you face an unexpected pregnancy. Feelings of anxiety, confusion, and stress are normal. No one should pressure you into any pregnancy decision in this sensitive time.
Give yourself time to process your emotions and get the insight you need to make an empowered choice. Your feelings matter as you navigate this time.
Remember, no one can force you to decide what they think is best for your pregnancy. Take the time and steps you need to feel confident in your decision.
Be informed about all your options, especially if you’re having doubts about abortion and the risks that come with it. There are physical and mental health risks that women face months and even years down the road.
You have two other options: adoption and parenting. Both adoption and parenting take courage and are not always easy, but some women find peace knowing their child has a hopeful future. Many local resources and tools can help you feel supported in either choice. We can help to connect you to these at We Care Pregnancy Center.
Our center also offers life decision coaching by trained individuals, many of whom have been in situations similar to yours. After taking a free pregnancy test, a Life-decision coach will listen and help by providing information concerning abortion, adoption, and parenting.
If your partner is pressuring you into having an abortion and you feel unsafe, get help immediately. Your safety is of top priority and deserves to be protected.
If you feel immediate danger, contact the National Domestic Abuse Hotline. A representative can assist you with resources that will help you find safety.
Women often feel trapped by a situation like this, but you have options and the right to be fully informed about them all.
Talk to us today to work through all your questions about your pregnancy choices! We are here to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space to make your best decision.
Are you going back and forth between your pregnancy options of abortion and adoption? A pregnancy decision is not easy, especially if you are still processing the news of an unplanned pregnancy. Do your best to talk over your options with someone you trust and weigh them before moving forward.
This decision will significantly impact your future, so it’s important to get clarity about your options. We’re here to help.
First, we want to mention that both adoption and abortion come with their challenges. Grief and pain are a part of them both. There is emotional hardship with each of these options, though abortion has many physical and mental risks to consider.
Abortion comes with serious side effects, including mental health effects. A literature review done by the Task Force on Mental Health and Abortion ends with, “It is clear that some women do experience sadness, grief, and feelings of loss following termination of a pregnancy, and some experience clinically significant disorders, including depression and anxiety.”
Many women experience post-abortion stress after their abortion experience. Signs of this side effect of abortion include:
While adoption still comes with the element of the separation of the child and mother, it enables women to carry to term while preventing feelings of grief, loss, and regret triggered by abortion.
As the birth mother, you have the power to decide your child’s future and set the terms. You can also choose the adoptive family and have peace knowing your child will be raised in a loving home.
Adoption is an option if you are concerned about parenting or the impact abortion could have on your mental health.
Facing an unplanned pregnancy is not easy, but remember that you have options and the right to be fully informed about this life-altering decision. You deserve to know the facts.
We Care Pregnancy Center offers life decision coaching by trained individuals many of whom have been in situations similar to yours. After taking a free pregnancy test, a Life-decision coach will listen and help by providing information concerning abortion, adoption, and parenting.
Schedule a free and confidential appointment to get started. You are not alone.
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy this year, you are not alone. We’ve served and supported countless women over the years, and know unplanned pregnancy is not uncommon.
Knowing what to do with an unplanned pregnancy can be tough. And if you already had a negative experience with abortion in the past, you may be wondering what your alternatives are this time around.
You have two other alternatives: adoption and parenting.
While laws vary by state to state, you can receive financial aid for medical bills and potentially other costs of living while pregnant.
According to American Adoptions, “Arizona courts may approve any money paid to the birth parents for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the adoption, including medical and hospital care, counseling fees, legal fees, agency fees, living expenses and other costs the court finds reasonable and necessary.”
When you choose adoption, you get to select the adoptive family who can provide the ideal life you’d like for them. Do you dream of giving your child a home that has a treehouse in the backyard? Financial stability that can provide private education? A two-parent family with a dog? You can pick the opportunities that your child receives.
You can also choose how much or little contact you want with your child and the adoptive parents in the future.
Unfortunately, parenting is not free. You will need to pay for medical bills, food, clothing, supplies, and ongoing support for your child. Infants need a surprising amount of items, and as they grow up they will have new needs.
But in spite of all the costs that come with children, you may qualify for financial aid that can help you. Arizona Medicaid can help cover medical expenses, and local organizations like ours can help with material assistance.
You may also qualify for other financial assistance with the WIC program,or the Cash Assistance Program, or through the Salvation Army.
Parenting can impact your schedule’s flexibility and ability to make some of the time commitments you did before. Your priorities will also change as you begin considering your child’s needs and what is best for them.
Even though there are some challenges that come with parenting, there are also great gains. Many women find parenting rewarding and full of joy and purpose.
Schedule a free appointment to talk about your pregnancy options in a confidential setting. We will share information on resources, answer questions, and listen as you process your emotions. We provide a safe space for women in Benson, Arizona. You’re welcome at our center.
The physical effects of abortion vary by procedure. Abortion is a big decision, and you don’t want to choose it before understanding what you are getting into. Here are some things you might want to know:
A medication abortion will end your pregnancy by blocking the hormone progesterone from entering your womb. Then it will trigger cramping, forcing your body into an early “labor” of the pregnancy. You will “give birth” to the remains of your pregnancy in your bathroom.
You may experience nausea, heavy bleeding, cramping, headaches, and diarrhea, among other side effects.
Some risks of complications from abortion
According to the Mayo Clinic, risks can include:
Abortion can also impact your mental state. According to Cambridge University, women who had an abortion are 80 percent more likely to struggle with mental health than those who do not.
This study reported dramatic changes in mental health in women who had an abortion. They found women who had an abortion were:
Your unplanned pregnancy doesn’t have to be surrounded by pain. Even if others have already caused you pain by the ultimatums or words spoken over your pregnancy, you can move forward into hope and healing. At our center, we will support you and help you learn more about abortion and other alternatives. You don’t have to walk your pregnancy journey alone.
If you have already had an abortion, we can offer post-abortion support. We are here to listen to your story without judgment and offer hope for a new tomorrow. Your abortion may have been marked by pain, but that doesn’t mean the rest of your life has to be.
Call us today to talk to someone who cares!
If you are experiencing an unintended pregnancy, you have options. Abortion is not the only choice available. If abortion doesn’t feel right for your situation, keep reading to learn more about your other options.
It is normal to doubt your ability to parent when you first find yourself pregnant. Even women who plan their pregnancy can experience this hesitation. As your pregnancy progresses, you might feel parenting is right for you.
Because parenting is an option that requires time and resources, factors that might help you make your decision include:
If you want to consider parenting as an option, join us for classes we offer on parenting topics. Information is empowering. Learning more might give you the confidence you need to decide you can parent.
Adoption is available for women who are sure parenting is not an option for them. Adoption can be a challenging choice. Many women find it to be rewarding, however. With adoption, you can choose the adoptive family for your child that looks most like how you want your child raised.
There are different kinds of adoptions available to best suit a birth mother.
Choosing the outcome of your pregnancy is a big decision. No one can make the choice for you, but that doesn’t mean you have to make it alone. Reach out to We Care Pregnancy Center for support. Let us offer you the information you need to make a confident choice.
Contact us today to schedule a free, confidential appointment.
Remember your first lost tooth? The moment you learned to drive? Your first kiss? The death of your grandma? Every event in your life has altered you in some way. Some moments make you better. Some moments leave hurts and scars that follow you for the rest of your days.
For many men and women, abortion does the latter. It is an unforgettable event that can alter your life forever. Research shows that abortion can create mental decline and emotional trauma.
Women who have undergone an abortion experience an 81% increased risk of mental health problems, According to Cambridge University,
One study in New Zealand found that “Those having an abortion had elevated rates of subsequent mental health problems including depression, anxiety, suicidal behaviours, and substance use disorders. This association persisted after adjustment for confounding factors.”
And a 2011 study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry reported that there were dramatic changes in mental health in women who had an abortion. They found women who had an abortion were:
Men also struggle post-abortion. According to sociologist Arthur Shostak, “90% of men consider the day of an abortion to be one of the most stressful of their lives.”
You may be struggling mentally or emotionally post-abortion if you are experiencing any of these symptoms:
There is hope for healing if you are struggling after your abortion. You do not have to live in a constant state of shame or regret. Some things you can do:
Come to our clinic for support. We are here to help connect you to a community of people who are just like you. We have helped many women and men heal after an abortion, and we are here for you too!
Does the thought of being a mother in the next few months scare you? Maybe you are considering an abortion for your unplanned pregnancy because you just don’t know if you are ready for parenthood.
But before you take the leap toward buying the abortion pill online and taking it alone at home, there are a few things you should know.
Even when a doctor gives you a prescription for the FDA-approved abortion pill series, there are risks to the procedure.
When you buy the pill series without a prescription, there are even more risks because the pills bought from third-party sources are not subject to FDA regulations. They could be expired, contaminated, or fake.
Some of the possible complications of taking the abortion pill include:
Having an abortion at home essentially means you are going to be “giving birth” to your pregnancy remains at home.
The abortion pill Mifeprex ends your pregnancy by blocking the hormone progesterone. And then, the second pill misoprostol starts contractions that force your body to expel the contents of your uterus.
This process usually lasts for several days.
If you have already taken the abortion pill and are having second thoughts, it may not be too late to change your mind.
According to the Abortion Pill Reversal Network, if you call them within 72 hours of ingesting the pill, there is a 68 percent chance of survival for your baby. They can connect you to a local doctor who will give you progesterone, either by pill or injection. This can counteract the effects of the abortion pill and send the needed nutrients back into the womb.
Before you can confidently make a decision about the abortion pill, you need to know how far along you are in your pregnancy, since the pill can’t be taken past 10 weeks gestation. At our clinic, we can offer free ultrasounds, which will give you a lot of information about your situation.
We can also talk to you about your parenthood fears and share more information about alternative options like adoption. You don’t need to get an at-home abortion just because you feel like it's your only option.
Call us today to schedule your free and confidential appointment.
Now that abortion is illegal in Arizona, you may be wondering why we continue to provide information and education on the procedure.
The fact is, we continue to talk about it because abortion continues to matter.
The CDC reported that as many as half of all pregnancies are unplanned.
In a post-Roe world, women are struggling to find honest and neutral answers to their questions about their options for their unexpected pregnancies.
Everyone has an opinion, and bringing up questions about abortion with friends or family may result in a heated or overly political blowup.
But the reality is, that many women who can’t get an abortion in Arizona are considering going out of state for it. They need to have a safe place to find out more details about the realities of the procedure, hear the risks, learn about the costs, and find alternate options.
We talk about abortion because it is a reality, even though not as easily accessible in Arizona.
We also talk about adoption and parenting because those are also options for an unplanned pregnancy that can come with just as many misconceptions as abortion can.
Because abortion can be a hot-button issue, there are a lot of misconceptions about it. For example, many people think that legal abortion is safe abortion, and illegal abortion is unsafe.
However, all abortion comes with risks regardless of the laws.
At We Care Pregnancy Center, we really do care about your health. We think an informed decision is the best kind. We don’t want you to be blindsided by the potential side effects you may experience in the aftermath of an abortion.
Some of these risks include:
An unplanned pregnancy might feel isolating. But even if no one in your circle can understand what you are going through, you are not alone.
Whatever circumstances led to your unplanned pregnancy, we are here to support you and cheer for you along this journey.
We have helped many women in your same situation to find hope for a bright future. You do have options, even in Arizona. You have help waiting for you if you are willing to utilize it!
Give us a call today for a confidential consultation where we can answer any questions you may have about abortion, adoption, pregnancy, or parenting. We can give you a free pregnancy test and ultrasound, and connect you with other helpful resources.
If you think you might be pregnant, it’s understandable that a lot may be going through your mind. Perhaps you’re wondering if you are ready or what to expect during pregnancy.
It’s wise to think about your whole-person health as you consider your options – make sure you know all the information before you decide on your next steps.
First, take a deep breath and know that you are not alone in this. There is help and support available to you.
Pregnancy can be a daunting experience, even when it is planned. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, it’s possible you may be feeling stressed or concerned about your next steps.
Pregnancy and parenting require a lot of thoughtful planning and care.
It is important that you take the time to think through what this might mean to you – what does your support system look like? What has your partner expressed to you about this pregnancy? Does your faith or belief system factor into this decision for you?
Take the time to think through your concerns on each of these points, and consider the possibilities of what kind of support would help make your decision easier.
For instance, if a main source of stress is potential childcare, could a community program or supportive family member help alleviate that concern for you?
You may want to consider the potential mental health effects that pregnancy may have. According to the Mayo Clinic, roughly 7% of women experience depression during pregnancy.
As with any major life change, it is important to keep an eye on how your pregnancy journey may impact you emotionally and psychologically.
If you have a history of depression or anxiety, or are experiencing negative feelings about your pregnancy or future, consider seeking out a trusted professional to talk through what you’re feeling.
Developing healthy habits can also help you mitigate these concerns, such as a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, or spending time doing moderate physical activity.
It is also worth noting that postpartum depression is a concern for 1 in 8 women. Sometimes after pregnancy and giving birth, due to both hormonal effects and the stress of a major life change, depressive episodes can be a concern.
If you notice yourself feeling any of the following symptoms, consider seeking out the advice of a healthcare professional:
If you’re worried about how pregnancy will affect your mental health, you may be considering your other pregnancy options.
But keep in mind that not everything that seems like an easy solution will be beneficial to your health, including abortion.
Many women are unaware of the lasting emotional effects of abortion. A study done by Professor David Fergusson shows two major findings about the mental effects of abortion:
On the other hand, a choice to make an adoption plan could also be a pregnancy option for you. Many people do not have a full understanding of what modern adoption looks like, including both closed, semi-open, and open adoption plans.
In most adoption scenarios, the birth parents have the opportunity to decide how much (or how little) contact with or information on their child they would like to receive.
While adoption is not a simple or easy choice, it can be a very fulfilling option that allows for a beneficial situation for both birth parents, adoptive parents, and the child.
However, it is important to note that both abortion and adoption can come with feelings of grief, loss, or depression.
Knowing you have someone in your corner can make all the difference in life sometimes. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and aren’t sure where to turn, know that you are not alone.
At We Care Pregnancy Center, we’d love the opportunity to help you navigate your pregnancy decision.
Taking care of your health holistically involves finding out all the information you can about all your pregnancy options, and consulting with a professional on what is best for your unique situation.
Get personalized care and resources today – schedule your free appointment with our caring staff.
To understand what option may be right for you, it’s important to understand more about these types of abortions and the associated risks.
During a medical abortion, two medications are given to a woman to remove conception products. The first is called mifepristone; this medication blocks a pregnancy hormone called progesterone which inhibits the growth of the fetus. Next, misoprostol is administered to cause contractions and push out the pregnancy tissue. According to the Cleveland Clinic, risks of a medical abortion include:
It’s essential for your health to have a complete and thorough physical and health history before determining whether medical abortion is right for you. An ultrasound also proves extremely helpful in understanding what choices you do have. The Cleveland Clinic states this specific procedure can be dangerous for individuals who:
Depending on the fetus’s gestational age, a Dilation & Evacuation (D&E) or Dilation & Curettage (D&C) procedure will be utilized. Both of these procedures are types of surgical abortions and use medical instruments and a vacuum to remove the pregnancy tissue. A D&C is used earlier in pregnancy, while D&E is utilized after 12 weeks and is a more complex procedure.
Both these procedures do have associated risks, according to the Cleveland Clinic, which include:
Understanding your options is important to us. We are committed to serving you and want to give you the peace of mind you deserve while not compromising your health and safety. If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy or want to speak with our caring staff about your specific situation, we encourage you to contact us today. We can provide free and confidential options counseling and pregnancy testing to know what options are available to you. Together, we will help you find the support and care you are worthy of because your journey matters.
