Help! I’m Pregnant and Considering Adoption in Texas

You may be reaching a point in your life where everything is happening all at once. You are attending school. You are gaining more independence as you live away from home. You are in a happy relationship. You may have even just received news that you got an internship. Suddenly, your life comes to a standstill when you are holding a pregnancy test with positive results on it. Your first thoughts may be denial. There’s no way you can be pregnant. It might be a false positive. However, the reality is that most at-home pregnancy tests are 99% accurate. You may be feeling like it’s the end of the world, and you may even be wondering, “How can I possibly recover from this?” While the answer may differ according to how you deal with your unplanned pregnancy, you can be reassured in knowing that there are many options available to you and that you do not have to go through this alone, we at Adoption Choices of Texas are here for you. Your emotions and your needs are valid when you are considering adoption in Texas.  

If you need help with adoption now, you can call us at 945-444-0333, text us at 945-444-0333, or email us here.

 Finding Support During While Considering a TX Adoption

The first thing you may find yourself doing after you have heard the news of pregnancy is looking for support, which may come in the form of your parent(s) or your significant other. Creating a support system is important, especially when you are dealing with so many emotions all at once.  

When you decide whether or not you want to tell your parents about your pregnancy, understand that you know your parents, and you may be able to gauge how they will react. If you believe that they may react in a way that could harm you, you can reach out to Adoption Choices of Texas. We can provide all the options available to you, and we can help you work through what may be best for you.  

 You should communicate clearly to your significant other that you are pregnant because, in your relationship, you are both in it together. If your partner does not take the news of your unplanned pregnancy well and you have decided to keep the baby, you can bring them into your appointments in order to get clear answers from an expert. Doing so will allow them to become more educated on what actually happens during pregnancy and what both your futures will look like. Chances are, they will be more supportive after clear communication. 

However, if you are in a situation where your significant other is not supportive of your pregnancy, the choice to keep your baby or not is up to you. When you are deciding your future, you should never make your decision based on someone else’s wishes.  

Finding Resources and Private Adoption Agencies 

When deciding how you want to approach your unplanned pregnancy, there are three options you can take:

• Taking care of the baby.
• Terminating the pregnancy.
• Putting your child up for adoption.

When making this decision, you should consider what you want your life to be, your financial state, and whether or not you truly want to become a mother. Whatever choice you make, there are many resources available for you that can help you in making your decisions.  

 Private Adoption Agencies  

Currently, Texas has placed a ban on terminating a pregnancy by allowing private citizens to sue providers that offer this service, but an unplanned pregnancy, as the name states, is something that was not planned. Even though you may not be able to get an abortion in Texas and are unable to care for the baby, Adoption in San Antonio is still an option. Your options may be limited, but Adoption Choices of Texas adamantly believes in your freedom to make your choice. If you want to pursue a private adoption but are worried about the process, you can get into contact with one of our counselors and work with them personally to be more informed about your options. If you are worried about pursuing adoption because of financial issues, you can still contact us because there are resources available to help alleviate living costs during and after your pregnancy. If you choose to pursue private adoption in Texas with Adoption Choices of Texas, you can be comforted knowing that our staff will be there every step of the way.  

 Understanding Your Unplanned Pregnancy Options When Considering Adoption in Texas

Of course, no matter how many reassurances you get, you may still be finding yourself anxious and feeling like you have to give up the rest of your life to dedicate it to your child. That is not the case. After the initial panic has subsided, you should take time to rationally consider what are viable options. You may also be feeling as though you are taking on this battle alone, but that is not the case. There are many other women out there who have also experienced what you are going through, and if you are able to attend a support group, you should because knowing that there are others like you can really alleviate the stress on your shoulders. You should take opportunities to care for yourself because your needs are just as important as everyone else’s, and sometimes, we need to remind ourselves of that. 

As an expectant woman or birth parent, to learn more about adoption, contact Adoption Choices of Texas. You can call us at 945-444-0333, text us at 945-444-0333, or email us here. If you are hoping to adopt, please visit us here. We look forward to helping you through your adoption journey!

Adoption Choices of Texas es la única agencia de adopción con servicios completamente en esapñol en el estado de Texas. Si está embarazada y necesita ayuda, llámenos o envíenos un mensaje de texto y uno de nuestros especialistas en adopción podrá ayudarlo. Para obtener más información sobre el proceso de adopción como una mujer embarazada o una madre biológica, comuníquese con Adoption Choices of Texas. Para español llamar: 888-510-5029

Meet the author: Victoria is a sophomore at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and she is currently a Literature, Media, and Communications major. She currently runs her own blog, where she shares her poetry and creative writing projects. When she is not working or studying for school, she is often reading or writing, as she seeks to pursue a career in writing.