One conversation can leave you feeling certain about your decision. The next can make you question everything.
A partner tells you abortion is the only realistic option. A parent insists you’ll regret it forever. Friends tell you what they would do if they were in your situation. Before long, it can feel like everyone has an opinion about your pregnancy except you.
The truth is, this is your pregnancy and your decision. Before moving forward, make sure you’re acting on what you believe is best, not simply responding to someone else’s expectations.
If you’re considering abortion, Turlock Pregnancy and Health Center offers free pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds to help you understand your pregnancy before making any final decisions.
Contact Turlock Pregnancy and Health Center to schedule your free, confidential appointment. Whether you have questions about your pregnancy or simply want to understand where things stand medically, our team is here to help.
Pressure Doesn’t Always Sound Like Pressure
Sometimes pressure is obvious. Other times, pressure looks like your boyfriend’s threats to end the relationship if you continue the pregnancy. Maybe you worry your parents will stop financially supporting you, or not listen to any other options besides abortion.
You may hear subtle comments like:
- “You can’t afford a baby.”
- “This isn’t the right time.”
- “Think about your career.”
- “Everyone knows what you should do.”
Even when these comments come from people who care about you, they can make it difficult to separate their fears from your own thoughts.
Start With Your Pregnancy, Not Someone Else’s Opinion
Friends and family know your circumstances, but they don’t know what’s happening medically.
A pregnancy test tells you whether hCG is present. A limited ultrasound can answer questions a pregnancy test cannot. It can estimate the gestational age, confirm whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus, and determine whether the pregnancy is progressing.
Those details help protect your health by identifying conditions such as an ectopic pregnancy that require immediate medical attention, while giving you a clearer understanding of your pregnancy before making any decisions.
You Can Ask Questions Without Changing Your Mind
Some women avoid scheduling an appointment because they worry they’ll be pressured to change their decision.
At Turlock Pregnancy and Health Center, that’s not our approach.
If you’ve already scheduled an abortion appointment or ordered the abortion pill, you can still receive a free pregnancy test and, if medically appropriate, a free limited ultrasound. Our goal is to answer your questions about your pregnancy so you can move forward with accurate medical information.
If you want to talk through your pregnancy options, we’re available to do that, too. But that conversation is your choice.
Make Sure the Decision Is Yours
Other people’s opinions may always be part of your story, but they don’t have to become your decision.
Before moving forward, take time to understand your pregnancy, ask your own questions, and make sure your next step reflects what you believe is best for your situation.
Schedule a free, confidential appointment at Turlock Pregnancy and Health Center today. We provide free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, STI testing and treatment, and confidential options counseling in a medical clinic where your questions and your health come first.