Yes! There are other options besides abortion, and we’re so glad you’re taking the time to explore all your choices. When facing an unexpected pregnancy, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. That’s why it’s so important to gather all the information you can before making a decision—because this is your choice, and it deserves careful thought.
Read on to learn more about parenting and adoption, which are your other pregnancy options. Or, contact Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach to find a safe space to talk.
Parenting: Can I Do This?
The most important question to ask yourself when considering parenting is: Do I have a heart to parent? If the answer is yes, you owe it to yourself to fully explore this option. No one ever feels 100% ready to become a parent, but many resources exist to help you thrive.
At Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach, we can help you connect with parenting education, financial assistance programs, and emotional support networks so that you don’t have to go through this alone. Whether it’s baby supplies, prenatal care, or parenting classes, support is available to help you feel supported if you take this route.
Adoption: A Choice with Options
If parenting is not the right choice for you at this time, adoption is another option that allows you to give your child a future while achieving your own goals. Many women don’t realize that adoption comes with different plans that let you choose the level of involvement you want in your child’s life.
- Open adoption: Stay in contact with your child and the adoptive family through visits, letters, and phone calls.
- Semi-open adoption: Communicate with the adoptive family through a third party, like an adoption agency.
- Closed adoption: Maintain privacy with no direct contact. While this option is rare today, it might be the right choice if you need to remain anonymous.
Adoption is not giving up—it’s making a brave and loving decision to create the best possible future for your child. You are in full control of the process, choosing the adoptive family and deciding what’s best for you and your baby.
It is important to know that open adoption agreements are not legally enforceable in the state of Texas.
We’re Here for You
At Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach, we provide a safe space to ask questions, explore your options, and find support. No matter what you decide, you don’t have to navigate this alone.
Contact us today to learn more about parenting, adoption, and the resources available to you.