Is the financial burden of an unplanned pregnancy just too much to bear?
While abortion may feel like the only option, the modern adoption process and the resources available to parents today can ease the financial burden of pregnancy and raising a child.
Read on to learn more about the benefits of adoption and parenting and the financial assistance that is available to you.
Adoption
If you’re struggling financially and feel that you’re not in a place to raise a child, adoption may be a good option for you.
Adoption not only relieves the financial burden of raising a child but also covers all medical expenses related to your pregnancy.
Along with the financial benefits of adoption, due to recent changes in adoption law in the United States, the birth mother has the freedom to choose the level of involvement she wants to have in the child’s life.
The three modern types of adoption include:
- Open adoption: You can pick the family you want to adopt your baby and decide how involved you want to be in your child’s life.
- Semi-open adoption: You can contact the adoptive family and your baby through a professional adoption agency while keeping your personal information confidential.
- Closed adoption: You have no contact with your baby or the adoptive family, and the adoptive family has no contact with you. All adoptive information is sealed by the court.
Parenting
Becoming a parent may feel overwhelming or seem like too much financial responsibility at this time in your life.
However, a variety of community resources are designed to support you financially and emotionally as a new parent.
The resources include:
- Childcare assistance during work or school
- Support groups
Community resources are designed so you don’t face parenthood alone. Taking advantage of support groups can introduce you to other women facing similar challenges. Additionally, the resources available can ease the financial burden of parenting and make it possible for you to continue to pursue your schooling and career goals.
Find Out More Information
We want to help you make the best decision for your future. Whether you are seriously considering abortion, adoption or parenting or still have more questions, we are here to support you.
North Care Women’s Clinic can provide a lab-quality pregnancy test and perform an ultrasound to give you more details about your pregnancy. The staff will be available to answer your questions and provide you with the resources you need.
Don’t feel like you have to face these decisions alone. Contact us today for a confidential, free-of-charge appointment.
Citations
“10 Rights of Expectant Parents’ Considering Adoption.” National Council For Adoption, 29 Dec. 2023, adoptioncouncil.org/publications/adoption-advocate-no-126/.
“Open, Closed, and Semi-Open Adoptions.” Adoption Choice Inc., Adoption Choice Inc., 7 Jan. 2023, adoptionchoiceinc.org/open-closed-and-semi-open-adoptions/.
“Financial Help for Pregnant Women.” American Pregnancy Association, 7 Dec. 2023, americanpregnancy.org/options-for-unplanned-pregnancy/financial-help-for-pregnant-women/.
