Getting Adoption Help in Arizona While 14 and Pregnant
Though exciting and a blessing, pregnancy is nerve-wracking for an adult woman who has already prepared herself for this journey. Maybe she is in a loving, committed relationship with a romantic partner or spouse. Maybe she already has a stable career that will allow her to give her child the best life. It’s possible she already has her own home with enough room to raise a child.
But for a pregnant fourteen-year-old girl, the road to motherhood could encounter many challenges that most adults won’t have to deal with. Many teens live with their families, work towards graduating high school, apply to colleges, participate in sports or extracurricular activities, work part time jobs, and spend time with their friends. For a fourteen-year-old girl, you are most likely about to enter your freshman year of high school. A pregnancy at that age is likely to come with many challenges adult women do not have to face.
Fortunately, Adoption Choices of Arizona is here to help. We have composed this resource of options for you to consider while getting help while fourteen and pregnant. This resource will also help any pregnant fourteen-year-old who wants to put together the best adoption plan, and have a safe, healthy pregnancy.
If you are a pregnant teenager and need adoption help now, please call or text us at 1-480-900-5520 or visit us at Adoption Choices of Arizona.
14 and Pregnant, Considering Adoption, What to do:
Discuss the Pregnancy with Your Support System
Because you are a young teen, you are likely being cared for by a trusted adult. Maybe you legally depend on your mother, father, grandparents, aunt, uncle, older sibling or godparent. It’s also possible you can open up to a school counselor, or teacher. If you are fourteen and pregnant, who would you be comfortable talking about it with? Since you are considering placing your baby for adoption, who would help you with your adoption plan?
Whether or not you receive different reactions to your pregnancy, what’s important is that those closest to you will assist you through this difficult time and help you get back on track with your youth and goals.
Start Outlining Your Adoption Plan
Though placing a child for adoption is an emotional decision at any age, it is also a responsible one. At fourteen years old, the struggles that come with parenting a baby become combined with succeeding in school, laying out your future, and enjoying your youth. This is why we understand why you are considering placing your baby for adoption.
Once you make the decision of adoption, it is wise to work with your support system and adoption counselor to begin the process. Will your baby’s father be participating in the plan? Do you want an open, semi-open or closed adoption? Which type of adoptive family are you hoping for for your child? Will you want the adoptive family to come with you to doctor’s appointments? Do you want them in the room with you when the baby is born? Will you be able to handle saying goodbye to your baby once it’s time to finalize the adoption?
Once these questions are answered, you will be able to better prepare yourself for life after the adoption.
Contemplate Life after Your Baby is Born
After your baby is born and the adoption is finalized, you will begin returning to life as a fourteen-year-old girl. You will probably return to high school, focus on homework, participate in extracurricular activities, and spend time with friends and family. If you happened to get behind in school due to your pregnancy, this could be the time to work to get back to your routine.
Focus on Your Future after the Baby is Born
From uncertainty, possible regret, nervousness, fear, and sadness, a teen pregnancy is often a lot for anyone to deal with. But once the adoption is finalized, you might be able to return to life as a teenager and begin planning your future into adulthood. What would you wish to do after graduation? What is your dream job? Where would you like to live once you’re out on your own? Is motherhood something you one day want for your future?
Once you find yourself able to work towards and accomplish your goals, you are likely not to regret getting help while fourteen and pregnant. Remember, your choice is what you believe to be best for you and your baby.
For adoption resources or to begin your adoption journey, birth parents can visit us at Adoption Choices of Arizona or call or text us at 1-480-900-5520. If you are an prospective adoptive family hoping to adopt a baby, please instead, visit us here!
Meet the author: Amanda Glover is a recent graduate from Savannah College of Art & Design in Atlanta, Georgia. She has earned her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Writing. Amanda is currently editing her first novel. Besides being a published novelist, her dreams include singing in a musical, becoming a figure skater, and traveling to Europe.
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