Overcoming Denial in Unplanned Pregnancy

Denial is the first thing a woman is inclined to feel when she could be in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy. Although approximately 49% of pregnancies in the developed world are unplanned, a woman's natural instinct is to think 'it can't happen to me.' This stance is taken because a woman wants to postpone the difficult decisions that are associated with an unplanned pregnancy. Should you tell your partner about the pregnancy? Should you make the decision about what to do alone or consult your family? These are all very stressful considerations. However, it is essential that a woman overcome her initial denial and find out concretely whether or not she is pregnant.

The fact of the matter is that if you are pregnant, you will want to know sooner rather than later because in any kind of decision having an early start is integral. If you are choosing to become a parent, you must begin to make the transition to a lifestyle suitable for pregnancy. You should begin to avoid alcoholic intake, eat healthy, and take prenatal vitamins. If you decide that you cannot parent a child right now adoption may be the option which requires the greatest amount of forethought.

If you are a woman who is giving up her baby to another family, you must have a lot of love for that being since you are accepting the physical demands of a pregnancy as well as the emotional costs you will have to face when you are giving another family permission to raise a baby that will always be a part of you.

If you are in denial about a pregnancy, begin to take active steps to face the situation. A great first step is to consult a health educator or counselor at a Life Care Center. These staff members have training dealing with unplanned pregnancies as well as coercing a woman out of denial. What's more, you will have an unbiased individual listening to your dilemma, letting you unload your mental turmoil.

These professionals also have a lot of knowledge about every option available, so when you make your ultimate decision, you can tell yourself you did so with a clear and educated mind.

Abortion Risks

The most common form of abortion is the suction curettage, which is performed up to 14 weeks after your last period.
Surgical abortions have physical risks, which include:

• Heavy bleeding
• Infection
• Incomplete abortion (leaving some fetal parts inside the uterus).
• Damage to the cervix (the muscle at the bottom of the uterus)
• Scarring of the uterine lining
• Perforation of the uterus

Any of these possible complications can put a woman’s overall health at risk.

All forms of abortion can also include emotional and psychological risks, such as depression, relationship problems, sexual dysfunction, alcohol and drug abuse, and self-esteem issues.
Be Educated: Since you cannot see what is going on inside you, sometimes it can be hard to grasp how an abortion may affect you. Abortion is a serious decision, and it is important to get all the information possible before making a choice. Please visit the Crisis Pregnancy Center for caring, confidential, and free education about all your options. Contact us at....