You can feel many emotions when you learn of your unexpected pregnancy, including the desire to hide the news. Maybe you don’t want your parents and family to know, or you’d prefer to break up with your current partner, and it would be easier to keep this a secret.
While abortion is an option, it’s vital to really consider your future goals and desires and why you would prefer hiding your pregnancy versus exploring your other options.
Keep reading to learn more about a few considerations. You can also visit Pathways Clinic in Washougal to confirm your pregnancy and talk with a caring staff member.
Desires Over Stigma
There’s a little bit of a cultural stigma that comes with an unexpected pregnancy in an untraditional situation. However, you must consider your hopes and dreams more than what others think.
Do you want to continue with your pregnancy? If so, regardless of your friends, family, or partner, you owe it to yourself to explore this option further—whether it be parenting or adoption.
Acknowledging the Option
Abortion is an option that comes with physical and emotional risks. While it will terminate your pregnancy, it will not leave your life unchanged. You will have new memories associated with it and might think about what could have been.
We recommend journaling to explore your emotions and the reasons for your decision. It’s essential to make an empowered choice instead of a fear-based one so you can confidently move on.
Complicated Relationships
You might explore abortion if you’re nervous about your partner’s reaction or how it could impact your relationship. Maybe it’s going well, and you’re worried this pregnancy could mess it up, or you just want to be done and don’t want anything tying you to him.
While relationships are a major aspect of an abortion decision, consider these facts.
- Healthy relationships are built on trust. Keeping secrets can make your relationship difficult and lead to broken trust when your partner discovers the truth.
- While pregnancy might tie you to an ex, it could be beneficial in the long run if you choose parenting, as it’s healthy for a child to have a father figure. They can also provide child support.
- An abusive relationship does not have to dictate your future. You can receive help and freedom from an unhealthy relationship. Reach out to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline for assistance if needed.
Bring it into the Light
Hiding can add weight to your shoulders, while bringing your situation into the light can lead to freedom. Take the first step and visit Pathways Clinic to verify your pregnancy.
Our appointments are completely free of charge and confidential. We’ll provide information on every option and your available resources. We’re here for you during this challenging time.
Pathways Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions.