When a pregnancy is a crisis situation, it is
easy to make impulsive or uninformed decisions. Be informed. Your decision has
lifelong implications.
If faced with a possible crisis
pregnancy, what steps should be taken?
I - It is important to take time to examine
the options available.
2. You should have a pregnancy test.
3. Talk to someone you trust. You are not
alone and helpless in your pregnancy. You may be pleased at the support your
parents and friends will give you. They may express surprise, anger, or
disappointment at first, but give them a chance to support you. There are crisis
Pregnancy centers with counselors who care and are trained to help. They can
help you explore all the options available to you.
4. Get information concerning the development
of your child. Find out the age of the baby and learn about his or her
characteristics.
5. Get information on groups that can help
you carry your baby to term and help during delivery. There are groups who can
also assist with medical care and housing, if you need it.
6. Find out more about agencies that can help
you after the baby is born.
7. Learn about adoption possibilities, in the
event that you can't keep the baby after it is born.
8. Be fully informed about abortion. Get
information on abortion techniques. Get information on the possible physical and
emotional damage that can result after an abortion. Recognize that abortion is a
business that makes more than $500 million dollars every year. Having an
abortion is an important decision. Take time to know what you are doing.
Remember the decision you make will affect
you for the rest of your life. If you're unsure, take one more day to think
about it. Don't let anyone pressure you into a quick decision.
