Is This the Right Time for me to Bring a Life into the World through my Body?

Everyone who is facing a pregnancy decision must answer questions:

No decision is greater for a woman than this one. No responsibility is as important as raising a child. No activity takes more energy, more love, more patience, more of everything than having a child. No matter what you choose, there is sacrifice and pain.

Here are some other questions to think about.

• “Will the child have a father who is “there?”
• “Can I afford to have a child?"
• “What will happen to my goals, my hopes, my life?”
• “What will happen to my partner’s life?”
• “Who can help me raise a child?”
• “Can I raise a child by myself?”
• “How will my family react? My friends?”
• “How will this affect my other children?”
• “Is my body healthy enough?”

“IS THIS THE RIGHT TIME FOR ME TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A CHILD?”

Consider all your options carefully. The next pages will give you some thoughts about how to make this important decision. The three sections after that will help you think about your choices: a baby, an abortion, or an adoption. And even though we might wish for another choice, there are only these three choices.

If this is hard for you, give yourself credit for dealing with one of the biggest questions about life. This can be a very hard decision. Take your time. Go through each section one at a time. Make a safe place for you to think. Write your thoughts down as much as you can. Ask for help when you need it. Take full responsibility for your decision. Don’t let anyone else make it for you.

Let The Adoption Center of Choice answer any questions you might have regarding adoption call 1-800-430-2367.