Considering Terminating Your Pregnancy

When looking into the option of terminating your pregnancy you should ask yourself some very personal questions, questions that only you can answer. Only you can decide which choice is right for you. Making this decision may not feel like an easy thing to do – there is a lot to think about.

How can I decide if abortion is the best choice for me?

Consider your answers carefully. Ask yourself…

• Can I live with my choice to terminate my pregnancy?
• Is it possible for me to go through with an abortion?
• What are my spiritual and moral beliefs?
• Are my thoughts on abortion different now that I am experiencing an unplanned pregnancy?
• How will this choice affect my life?
• What will I think of myself in the future?
• What would it mean to the people closest to me if they found out I terminated my pregnancy?
• Would one of the other options, parenting or adoption, work for me?
• What is best for everyone in the long run?
• Can I afford it?
• Do I know about possible risks associated with abortion?
• What will the process be?
• Am I being pressured into terminating my pregnancy?

The very best decision you can make is one that has been well thought out and planned. Making a choice you will be happy with for the rest of your life takes TIME, THOUGHT AND PATIENCE. Please try not to make a quick and impulsive decision regarding your pregnancy. Deciding what to do about your pregnancy is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make. There is no simple way to deal with this situation. The more care and effort you put into making an informed choice, the better you will cope with your final decision.