Adoption

Considering Adoption

Contact a counselor if you would like to discuss your options fully.

Adoption and Abortion Similarities:

You can pursue earlier goals and plans
You can live independently
You will not have to parent prematurely
You will be free from the financial burdens of parenting
You will have the freedom to choose if you want to have a long-term relationship with the baby's father
You can resume your education or career

Adoption and Abortion Differences

Adoption:

Your pregnancy ends with giving life
You may feel good and positive about your choice
You will remember giving birth
You will have plenty of time to plan your baby's future
You can hold, name and love your baby
You can have continued contact with your child

Abortion:

Your pregnancy ends with death
You may feel guilt and shame about your choice
You will remember taking life
Abortion is final; you can't reverse your decision
You will never know or treasure your baby
You will miss the opportunity to see your child develop