Are you going back and forth between adoption and abortion? They are very different choices that will have unique impacts on your future. While adoption does come with its challenges, abortion has many physical risks to consider. Though you may not want to parent, adoption is a less risky option when it comes to your health.
We can give you more information about both adoption and abortion at LaVie Pregnancy Care Center to feel fully equipped to make an informed decision.
Abortion Has Many Risks
Many women experience both physical and psychological effects of abortion that last months and even years later. Some potential risks of medical abortion include:
- Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical treatment
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive system discomfort
Other potential risks of surgical abortion (done later in pregnancy) include damage to the womb or cervix, uterine perforation (accidentally putting a hole in the uterus with one of the instruments used), infection, excessive bleeding, and more.
A recent mental health and abortion study shares the following conclusions from observing women and their mental health after an abortion:
- Abortion is consistently associated with elevated rates of mental illness compared to women without a history of abortion
- The abortion experience directly contributes to mental health problems for at least some women
- There are risk factors, such as pre-existing mental illness, that identify women at the greatest risk of mental health problems after an abortion
The Upsides of Adoption
Adoption is a great option if you’re not sure about abortion and the risks involved. Maybe you’re not ready to parent and desire to give your child a great life. While adoption can be difficult and emotionally challenging, it is an option worthy of consideration. Many mothers who choose adoption for their child find hope and healing after an unplanned pregnancy because they know their child is safe in the happy home they chose and has a bright future.
You have options when it comes to an adoption. Choose from open, semi-open, or closed. These different options give you, as the birth mother, the choice to be part of your child’s life.
Here is more information about the three types of adoption plans:
- Open adoption: With this plan, the birth mother can choose the child’s adoptive family and form a relationship with them. Communication can occur through phone calls, letters, or regular visits.
- Semi-open adoption: The birth mother has contact with the adoptive family, but all communication is carried out via a third party, like an adoption agency or attorney.
- Closed adoption: The most private plan, a closed adoption ensures that all identifying records are sealed. The birth mother remains anonymous, with no contact between her and the adoptive family.
Find Greater Clarity
Our team is here to share more information and adoption agency referrals that will answer questions you might have as you seek the very best outcome for your future. We can also share more about abortion, the risks, and your eligibility.
Schedule a no-cost and confidential appointment today to talk with our compassionate staff about all your pregnancy options, including abortion and adoption. You are not alone.