{"id":100470,"date":"2024-05-31T07:42:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T13:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?page_id=100470"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:26:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T22:26:47","slug":"considering-abortion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/unplanned-pregnancy\/considering-abortion\/","title":{"rendered":"Considering Abortion"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"100470\" class=\"elementor elementor-100470\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11ea6c5 hub-bottom-description elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11ea6c5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6019005\" data-id=\"6019005\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d89e404 hub-text-link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d89e404\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><b>Considering Abortion<\/b> Exploring All Your Options to Make an Informed Decision<\/h1><p>If you are considering abortion, you may be facing one of the most personal and complex decisions of your life. You might feel certain, unsure, overwhelmed, calm, conflicted \u2014 or many emotions at once. All of these responses are normal.<\/p><p>There is no single &#8220;right&#8221; way to feel when thinking about a pregnancy decision. Every situation is unique, shaped by personal health, relationships, finances, beliefs, timing, and future goals. What matters most is that your decision is informed, voluntary, and supported.\u00b9<\/p><p>This page is designed to help you begin exploring your options and to guide you toward reliable, medically accurate information so you can make an informed decision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ca52ee elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ca52ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pregnancy Topics<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24466ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"24466ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"158816\" class=\"elementor elementor-158816\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-852f46c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"852f46c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0290e39\" data-id=\"0290e39\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6944882 home-post-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-posts\" data-id=\"6944882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;slides_to_scroll&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"jet-posts.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-jet-posts jet-elements\"><div class=\"jet-posts col-row  jet-equal-cols\"><div class=\"jet-posts__item\">\n\t<div class=\"jet-posts__inner-box\"><div class=\"post-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/unplanned-pregnancy\/pregnancy-options\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-thumbnail__img wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/shutterstock_97713713.jpg\" alt=\"Understanding Your Pregnancy Options and Available Support\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"jet-posts__terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/category\/unplanned-pregnancy\/\" class=\"jet-posts__terms-link\">Unplanned Pregnancy<\/a><\/div><div class=\"jet-posts__inner-content\"><p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/unplanned-pregnancy\/pregnancy-options\/\" target=\"\">Understanding Your Pregnancy Options and Available Support<\/a><\/p><div class=\"entry-excerpt\">Facing an unexpected or challenging pregnancy decision can feel overwhelming. If you are considering abortion, you may be experiencing a&hellip;<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09ebc30 hub-text-link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09ebc30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>You Have Pregnancy Options<\/h2><p>When facing an unplanned or unexpected pregnancy, people generally consider three paths:<\/p><ul><li>Continuing the <a href=\"\/unplanned-pregnancy\/keep-and-parent\/\">pregnancy and parenting<\/a><\/li><li>Continuing the pregnancy and making an <a href=\"\/unplanned-pregnancy\/adoption-options\/\">adoption plan<\/a><\/li><li>Ending the pregnancy by considering abortion<\/li><\/ul><p>Each option carries medical, emotional, practical, and personal considerations. Learning about these options in a clear, nonjudgmental way can help reduce anxiety and increase confidence in your decision-making process.<\/p><p>If you would like detailed, evidence-based information about financial support, adoption planning, emotional support resources, and next steps, we encourage you to review our comprehensive <a href=\"\/unplanned-pregnancy\/pregnancy-options\/\">pregnancy options<\/a> guide.<\/p><h2>Taking Time to Reflect<\/h2><p>If you are unsure what to do, you may benefit from taking time to reflect on questions such as:<\/p><ul><li>What support systems do I currently have?<\/li><li>What feels manageable right now?<\/li><li>What concerns are weighing most heavily on me?<\/li><li>Have I spoken with a trusted healthcare provider?<\/li><\/ul><p>For many people, speaking with a medical professional, licensed counselor, or support organization can help clarify thoughts and reduce feelings of isolation.<\/p>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"160991\" class=\"elementor elementor-160991\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57a3f5d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57a3f5d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f9a3fb5\" data-id=\"f9a3fb5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0246bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0246bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The American Pregnancy Association offers a <a href=\"\/resources\/free-live-helpline\/\">FREE Live Helpline<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Every call is with a live trained expert, completely confidential, and always 100% Free.<\/p><p><strong>Please feel free to call<\/strong>: <a href=\"tel: 800-672-2296\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>800-672-2296<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><p>Mon-Fri 7am \u2013 7pm CT<\/p><p>Or click the button below to chat with a live person<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7593a3c elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7593a3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"chat-btn\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Chat Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<h2>Reliable Information Matters<\/h2><p>Pregnancy decisions deserve accurate, medically reviewed information. The American Pregnancy Association encourages individuals to:<\/p><ul><li>Seek care from licensed healthcare providers<\/li><li>Verify medical information through reputable sources<\/li><li>Avoid pressure or coercion from any direction<\/li><li>Ask questions about health, timing, and available resources<\/li><\/ul><p>If you are early in pregnancy and unsure of gestational age, scheduling a medical appointment can help you understand your timeline and available options. Many people find using a <a href=\"\/resources\/pregnancy-calculator\/\">Due Date Calculator<\/a> to be a helpful resource and this tool is our most popular. This provides an estimate of when you may deliver.<\/p><h2>When to Seek Immediate Support<\/h2><p>If you are experiencing:<\/p><ul><li>Severe emotional distress<\/li><li>Feelings of hopelessness<\/li><li>Pressure from others<\/li><li>Medical symptoms such as heavy bleeding or severe pain<\/li><\/ul><p>Please contact a healthcare provider or seek immediate medical attention.<\/p><h2>You Are Not Alone<\/h2><p>Many individuals have faced this decision before you. Support exists \u2014 medically, emotionally, and practically. Whatever you ultimately decide, it should reflect your circumstances, your health, and your values.<\/p><p>There are so many things to think through when experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. For a more full range of support topics please explore the resources shared in our <a href=\"\/unplanned-pregnancy\/\">Unplanned Pregnancy<\/a> guide. 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