How to Cope with Your Emotions When Considering an Abortion

Finding out you’re unexpectedly pregnant is a shock. That positive pregnancy test adds confusion, anger, and even fear. Your next step is to decide how to handle it. If you’re considering an abortion, it’s likely adding even more emotional turmoil. 

We can help you. The HeartReach Center team cares about your physical and emotional health. Our compassionate advocates provide a safe, private space to share your feelings and concerns. Come talk with us.

 Are You Making This Choice on Your Own?

Sometimes, women feel pressured by others to choose abortion. Whether it’s “well-meaning” friends, concerned parents, or an angry boyfriend, people push abortion as a “quick fix.”

The trouble is, you are the one who will deal with any consequences. No one has the right or the authority to force you to choose abortion. You, and only you, can decide if this is the right choice for your future.

If you are emotionally struggling with the decision, give yourself space to understand why. Take the time to analyze your thoughts and feelings. Having an abortion is a serious physical and emotional decision. 

Do You Know All You Need to Know About Your Pregnancy?

Believe it or not, sometimes a late period and a positive pregnancy test are not enough information to confirm a pregnancy. According to experts, as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. 

Because it takes a woman’s body time to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels, you could get a positive pregnancy test days or weeks following a miscarriage. How do you know if your pregnancy is developing or if you’ve miscarried? With an ultrasound.

HeartReach offers no-cost, limited obstetrical ultrasounds to confirm pregnancy viability. You’ll also learn how far along you are and if the pregnancy’s location is safe. Ultrasounds and pregnancy testing are available at our clinic and on our Mobile Medical Unit throughout the Mat Su Valley. Schedule a no-cost pregnancy test. If the test is positive, we’ll schedule an ultrasound for you.

What Do You Know About Abortion?

Sadly, many women say they felt unprepared for their abortions. The abortion provider did not give them a complete understanding of what would happen. 

Learning more about the various types of abortion, the side effects to expect, and the potential physical and emotional risks is vital. Meet with an advocate at HeartReach who can provide medically based information about both surgical procedures and the abortion pill.

Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, we’re not afraid to talk about it. Recent news has revealed that one of the drugs in the abortion pill method is more dangerous than initially suggested. 

Since you perform this method in your home without immediate medical oversight, you need to know what to expect. We can review the side effects and the potential risks. 

How Can We Help You?

You matter to us. We care about you physically and emotionally. You deserve to have all the facts about your pregnancy and abortion procedures. 

Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment with us and get the information you need to make a confident decision, whatever that is. We’re here for you.