Deciding what to do about an unintended pregnancy can be very difficult. It is best to make your decision as soon as you can. There is no right or wrong choice for everyone. Only you can decide which choice is right for you. You have three choices:
• You can choose to have a baby and raise the child.
• You can choose to have a baby and place your child for adoption.
• You can choose to end the pregnancy.
Consider each of your choices carefully. Ask yourself
• Which choice(s) could I live with?
• Which choice(s) would be impossible for me?
• How would each choice affect my everyday life?
• What would each choice mean to the people closest to me?
It may also help to take time and ask yourself
• What is going on in my life?
• What are my plans for the future?
• What are my spiritual and moral beliefs?
• What do I believe is best for me in the long run?
• What can I afford?
Talk about your feelings with your partner, someone in your family, your clergyperson, or a trusted friend. All family planning clinics have specially-trained staff and volunteers who can talk with you about your options. They will try to make sure that you are not being pressured into any decision against your will. You may bring your partner, your parents, or someone else, if you wish.
Look for a clinic that will give you complete information about your options. If you need help, call your local Planned Parenthood. If you would like to have a confidential conversation about your pregnancy options at your nearest Planned Parenthood, call toll-free, 1-800-230-PLAN. Beware of so-called "crisis pregnancy centers" that are anti-abortion:
• They may perform your pregnancy tests without medical supervision.
• They won't give you complete and correct information about all your options.
• They will try to frighten you with films that are designed to upset you about abortion.
• They may lie to you about the medical and emotional effects of abortion in order to prevent you from considering this option.
• They may tell you that you are not pregnant even if you are, to fool you into continuing your pregnancy. The delay would keep you from getting early prenatal care or early abortion.
In the meantime, take a look at Pregnant? Now What? for more detailed information about your pregnancy options. | 
