Unplanned Pregnancy: Choosing Adoption, Abortion, or Parenting
Unplanned Pregnancy: Choosing Adoption, Abortion
, or Parenting
Dealing with an unplanned pregnancy can be very hard, even traumatic, and
deciding what to do will be even more difficult. You may feel completely
alone at this time, but you are not. According to the pregnancy studies,
nearly 60 percent of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. Millions
of women have been, and are, in your shoes. Keeping a proper perspective at
this time is important. The most critical thing to remember is that help is
out there for you.
There are basically three main paths: parenting, abortion or adoption.
Following is some information that has been gathered for you to review that
may guide you in your decision making process. The more informed you are, the
better you will feel about your decision in the end.
Cost Differences
There is no cost to you if you choose adoption. In fact, pregnancy-related
expenses are typically paid for by the adoptive family, which often include
medical care and living expenses toward the end of your pregnancy. Examples
may include: rent, utilities, maternity clothing, food, prenatal vitamins and
any other medical expenses not covered by your insurance or Medicaid. You can
speak with and adoption specialist about your specific needs by calling 866-
912-9890 or by visitinghttp://eternaladoptions.org/category/birth-mother-help/
.
Depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy, the cost could range
from $500-$2,000 for an abortion. There may also be additional charges for
ultrasound, the morning after pill, birth control and further medical
treatment, if an infection should occur. There are other critical abortion
related factors to consider other than cost. The effects of abortion, both
physical and emotional, can be long lasting. Of those who have had abortions,
most regret their decision for a variety of reasons. It does not work to
pretend a baby never existed; an abortion will not accomplish that.
Birthmothers still have to accept that they were pregnant; they will still
have to deal with separation from the child that was conceived and will still
experience loss. Abortion may seem like a quick, easy, and logical solution,
but the outcome for birthmothers and possibly birthfathers will not be that
easy.
Parenting is the most expensive option. The total cost to parent a child can
range from $1,000-$2,000 monthly. This estimate may include: diapers, baby
bottles, formula and/or food, clothing, car seat, day care, blankets, crib or
basinet, and hygiene products. A parent must also budget for shelter, food,
transportation, and utilities to raise their child long term.
When all of these expenses are added up, it may cost approximately $12,000 - $
24,000 per year to raise a child. This estimate does not include education
and other items that children will require or want, such as entertainment,
toys, etc.
If you, a friend, or family member are a birth mother in an unwanted
pregnancy situation and are considering placing a child for adoption, please
visit http://eternaladoptions.org for pregnancy resources, help and support,
information on locating potential adoptive parent profiles and other adoption
related help and advice.
It is important for birthmothers in crisis or unexpected pregnancy situations
to have helped to make informed decisions about parenting, abortion, or
placing their child for adoption. Through past experience we can educate
birthmothers in need of help and support.
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