Discovering that you are still pregnant after an abortion can bring up difficult questions about your health, your future, and what you want to do next.
If you are considering continuing your pregnancy but do not feel ready to raise a child, adoption is an option you can explore. You do not have to make a decision immediately. Start by getting appropriate medical follow-up and giving yourself the opportunity to understand what this option involves.
At New Hope Center, you can access free, confidential pregnancy services and information about adoption as you consider what comes next.
Schedule an appointment today at our center.
What Should You Do if You Believe You Are Still Pregnant After Taking the Abortion Pill?
Medical abortion involves two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol. Although this process is intended to end a pregnancy, an ongoing pregnancy is possible.
If you suspect you are still pregnant, contact your healthcare provider promptly. They can assess your situation and determine what follow-up care you need. A pregnancy test may remain positive for some time after an abortion, so a positive result alone cannot confirm whether the pregnancy is continuing.
An ultrasound can help establish whether the pregnancy is ongoing.
Seek urgent medical attention if you experience severe abdominal pain, fainting, or heavy bleeding, as these could be signs of a complication.
Could Adoption Be an Option for You?
If you want to continue your pregnancy but are not prepared to parent, adoption may be worth learning about. Adoption involves making a plan for another family to raise your child, and you can explore different arrangements before deciding whether this path is right for you.
Depending on the adoption plan, you may be able to choose an adoptive family and discuss the type of contact you would like after placement. Certain pregnancy-related expenses may also be covered by the adoptive family, and financial assistance may be available. You are not expected to pay for any adoption or legal services.
The main types of adoption include:
- Open adoption: Allows ongoing contact or communication between the birth family and adoptive family.
- Semi-open adoption: Involves limited communication, often facilitated by an adoption agency or third party.
- Closed adoption: Involves no planned ongoing contact between the birth family and adoptive family.
At our center, we have strong adoption partners we can recommend, and we’ll provide emotional support for birth parents throughout the pregnancy and after. We are here to help.
Find Support at New Hope Center
Learning that your pregnancy may be continuing after taking abortion drugs can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to work through every question alone.
Our team is here to offer you support and resources and, most importantly, a safe place to talk about your feelings and concerns.
Reach out to us to make an appointment.
New Hope Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
