Expectant Parent Call 480-900-5520 Text 602-922-0408 Or 602-922-0401
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Serving Expectant Parents Statewide With Offices located in:
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Unplanned Pregnancy Help In Arizona 

Unplanned pregnancies are very common. It can happen as a surprise to many women. Whether it’s an exciting or uneasy surprise is a unique feeling each woman will have. However, the most important thing to remember is that with any unexpected pregnancy, you have options and we have the unplanned pregnancy help you need! Adoption Choices of Arizona recognizes that there are many reasons women decide to place their child up for adoption. If you are not at the right age or stage in your life to become a mother but know terminating your pregnancy is not an accessible or personal option for you, adoption is a great choice to ensure your child still has a good quality of life. 

No Rush In The Adoption Process

While processing your emotions, the first thing to remember is to take your time. You do not have to rush to decide your pregnancy, and it’s important to examine all of your options thoroughly. For example, if you decide adoption is the best option for you, take time to find an agency that makes you feel the most comfortable. There are various types of adoption you can refer to on our website, which goes into more detail as to what they entail. Another thing to remember is to be kind to yourself and give yourself permission to reach out for help, lean on others for support, and make decisions based on what makes you feel best. While it’s important to ensure your baby is put with a suitable fit for their adoptive family, it’s also important to consider your own feelings and do what is best for yourself. 

Gain Support For Your Unplanned Pregnancy 

The last thing any woman should feel while going through the adoption process is alone or isolated. Adoption Choices of Arizona offers counseling support to deal with the emotional and physical struggles of carrying a child for nine months. It’s important to take care of yourself physically and mentally during this time. Putting your baby up for adoption while being the best choice for you can also come with a lot of overwhelming emotions. Talk with our representatives who have professional experience in helping women through the adoption and pregnancy process. Just because it’s the best option does not make it an easy option. Establishing a support system in your personal life, whether it’s a partner, your family, or friends, is another great way to receive help, guidance, or just someone to lean on during this process. If you feel that you don’t have anyone to turn to, communicate with a representative who can connect you with women who are going through similar situations or have been through the adoption process before. 

Follow Your Own Timeline

While some pregnancy options, such as terminating your pregnancy, require a timeline to make a decision by, adoption works differently. You can decide at any time to put your child up for adoption, even after your baby is born. This means that you will have plenty of time to consider all of your options and what you want to get out of your adoption journey. Deciding what you want out of it is one of the biggest considerations to make. For example, if you want to be able to have contact with your baby and maintain a relationship with them even if you’re not their guardian, open adoption may be the best choice for you. This way, you are still able to see your child and build a relationship with them and the adoptive family. On the other hand, closed adoption may be the best choice if you do not want to have any type of relationship or contact with your child or the adoptive family after they are born. 

An unplanned pregnancy can be a very hard thing to go through if you are not ready or in a place for a child. The most important takeaways are to take your time making decisions about what you want, research all of your options, educate yourself on all the different types of adoption, do what makes you feel the most comfortable, and most importantly, reach out to professionals or loved ones to support you throughout your pregnancy and adoption process. 

 

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