Pregnancy is a time filled with crucial decisions, especially during the second trimester, which spans weeks 13 to 26. While this period is often seen as the most comfortable stage of pregnancy in terms of how you might be feeling physically, it can also be an emotionally difficult time if you still aren’t sure about how to move forward.
In the second trimester, you are no longer eligible for the abortion pill (which is only FDA-approved if your pregnancy is 10 weeks gestation or under). Although you may be eligible for a surgical abortion, the further along you are in your pregnancy, the riskier and more costly this procedure becomes.
Your two remaining pregnancy options include parenting and adoption. This article will explore these options. While only you can decide what pregnancy option is right for you, learning all you can about what’s available will ensure you’re fully informed.
Is Parenting Right for Me?
Does parenting feel like an impossible option right now? Maybe you’re worried about finances or a lack of support from family, friends, or your partner. These are all legitimate reasons to worry about whether parenting is possible, but the most important factor in determining whether parenting is the right option comes down to your desire: Do you desire to parent? If so, you owe it to yourself to fully explore this option.
While parenting involves the commitment to raising your child and providing for his or her financial, emotional, and physical needs, you aren’t alone in this decision. At Relate Care Clinic, we offer numerous free resources that are here to ensure you have what you need to parent successfully.
Is Adoption Right for Me?
When you think about adoption, what comes to mind? If you’ve seen old movies, you might imagine a baby being placed on a doorstep anonymously. However, modern adoptions look nothing like this. Today, adoption is a pregnancy option that gives your child hope and a future while realizing your goals and desires.
With adoption, you can choose the adoptive family, how often and in what ways you want to communicate, and whether you want to maintain a relationship with the adoptive family and child.
When thinking through adoption, asking yourself the following questions can help:
- What questions do I have about adoption?
- What worries me most when I think about adoption?
- What kind of future do I want for my child? Can adoption make this happen?
You’re Not Alone
Navigating your pregnancy options can feel overwhelming, and if you’re in your second trimester, you might feel like you’re running out of time. However, you’re not alone in this. At Relate Care Clinic, we’re here for you.
Contact us today to schedule a free, confidential appointment to learn more about your options and find a safe, supportive space to ask questions from people who understand what you’re going through.
