If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and feeling overwhelmed by financial stress, you’re not alone—and abortion is not your only option.
Parenting and adoption are also possibilities, even if money is tight. At LaVie Pregnancy Care Center, we’re here to provide information on your options so you can make an informed decision.
Schedule a confidential appointment to talk in a caring environment.
Thinking Long Term
It’s easy to feel like your finances are the number one priority right now, but this decision concerns more than money. Your dreams, values, and long-term goals are just as important.
Your current situation is not your final destination. Things can change. You might be going through a hard time now, but job training, school, or a better-paying job could help you reach stability in the future.
Here are three helpful questions to ask:
- What do I really want, deep down?
- If money weren’t part of the equation, what would I choose?
- How will I feel about this decision five years from now?
Understanding the Costs of Each Option
There are cost considerations for every option. Adoption is likely the least expensive, since the adoptive family covers many of the costs, and parenting is the most expensive over time.
Adoption
Adoption is often the most affordable option. In South Carolina and many other states, the adoptive family typically covers all medical expenses related to your pregnancy and birth, including hospital bills and legal costs. Depending on your situation, you may also be eligible to receive assistance with living expenses during and shortly after pregnancy.
Adoption is a deeply personal and emotional decision. While it may be financially manageable, it’s essential to consider how you might feel emotionally, both now and in the future.
Many women find comfort in knowing they helped a loving family grow and gave their children more opportunities.
Parenting
Parenting is a long-term commitment and can feel financially overwhelming, but there are many ways to get support.
LaVie Pregnancy Care Center offers resources like diapers, formula, clothing, and referrals to community programs. You may also qualify for government assistance programs such as Medicaid, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
If your heart is set on parenting, we can walk alongside you. You don’t have to do it alone.
We’re Here to Support You
No one else can decide for you, but you don’t have to figure it out by yourself, either. You have options. You have support. And you deserve all the information you need to make the best choice for you.
Get started today with no-cost, confidential services from LaVie Pregnancy Care Center. We’ve helped countless women in similar situations and can help you, too.