My Partner Is Pressuring Me to Have an Abortion but I’m Not Sure

 It's important to know that your mental health depends on you making your own pregnancy decision.

According to a study looking into the link between abortion and adverse mental health outcomes, feeling pressured into an abortion is one of the risk factors for experiencing a mental health issue after an abortion (like depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and more).

This is why it's critical to ensure that you're making your own pregnancy decision, free from the pressures of others.

This article will highlight steps you can take to make your own decision. However, if you want to talk to someone in person about abortion and your other options, Choices Options for Women's Health today to schedule a free, confidential appointment.

Learning all you can about your pregnancy options will help ensure you're making a fully informed decision for yourself. Your pregnancy options include parenting, adoption, and abortion.

As you think through these options, some questions ask yourself include:

• Do I know the physical and mental health risks of abortion?
• What might my life look like if I chose abortion? Adoption? Parenting?
• How might I feel after each choice?
• What questions do I still have?

We don't expect you to have all the answers. This is why we offer free Options Consultations appointments, which give you the space to ask questions and learn more about your options.

No matter what choice you're thinking about for your pregnancy, it's vital to learn your pregnancy details. These will protect your health.

The pregnancy details you need to know include:

• Gestational age: Your pregnancy's gestational age will determine what options are available. For example, medical abortion (also known as the "abortion pill") is only FDA-approved if your pregnancy is 10 weeks gestation or under.
• Location: Rarely, a pregnancy attaches and grows outside the uterus. This is known as an ectopic pregnancy, and it's a life-threatening situation that requires emergency medical treatment.
• Viability: Roughly 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, and it's possible to experience one without immediate symptoms. If you've had a miscarriage, you will need medical follow-up to ensure you don't face complications.

Getting an ultrasound scan is the only reliable way to know these details about your pregnancy is by getting an

At Choices Options for Women's Health, we're here for you. We offer free, limited ultrasounds and a safe space to talk.

Don't let your partner pressure you into a choice you're not comfortable with. Contact us today, and let us walk alongside you. You're not alone in this. We're here for you.