What Options Do I Have if I Am Unexpectedly Pregnant?
If a pregnancy is unplanned, the timing seems unfavorable, or the circumstances make it difficult, the thought of abortion may arise. Sometimes outside pressure from a partner, family, or others can also push a woman in this direction. Many women feel under significant pressure in this situation.
In many places, abortion is legally regulated and only permitted within a certain time frame. The decision must be made freely by the woman — being coerced into having an abortion is not acceptable and may be illegal.
An abortion may only be performed by a doctor. In a surgical abortion, the embryo is either suctioned out or scraped out. A medical abortion with the abortion pill Mifegyne® can partly take place at home, but may only be carried out in consultation with and under the supervision of a doctor. Two medications are taken in a specific dosage and sequence.
Attempting to induce an abortion on your own without medical supervision is not recommended. It can involve serious health risks and may be dangerous.
There are also women for whom abortion is not an option, even if the pregnancy was unplanned. They may feel unable to make a decision about ending the pregnancy and instead consider alternatives such as adoption, foster care, or confidential birth options. Many women want to keep their child but wish for more support and practical solutions for the challenges they face.
- Perhaps you would actually like to find a way to make it work with your child? ➡️ Here you can find help and support near you. It may be worthwhile to explore every possible option and seek outside advice.
Pregnancy can be accompanied not only by joy, but also by worries, doubts, and fears.
- At the same time, you may wonder how you would cope emotionally with an abortion.
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