Considering Your Options After an Unplanned Pregnancy: You’re Not Alone
Discovering an unplanned pregnancy can be a frightening experience. In the midst of the initial shock and uncertainty, it’s easy to feel like abortion is the only path forward. Many women feel pressure—whether from fear, circumstances, or others—to make a quick decision. But it’s important to pause, take a deep breath, and know that you have time, options, and support.
At Open Arms Real Choices Clinic, we believe you deserve the opportunity to make an informed, confident choice about your pregnancy. You are not alone—and there are compassionate, life-affirming alternatives to abortion that may be the right fit for your journey.
Understanding Abortion Regret
For some women, the emotional aftermath of abortion can be more intense than expected. Research and lived experience both confirm that abortion regret is real and affects women in different ways.
Some women experience feelings of sadness, anxiety, or loss immediately. In contrast, others may begin to feel the weight of the decision months or even years later—especially when facing life’s challenges or significant dates like the anniversary of the procedure.
Common emotional responses may include:
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Guilt or remorse
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Depression or anxiety
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Difficulty in relationships
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Intrusive memories or dreams
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Struggles with self-worth
These feelings can be difficult to process alone. That’s why post-abortion support and counseling are available for anyone seeking healing and peace.
The Joy and Reward of Parenting
Choosing to parent can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re facing financial, relational, or emotional challenges. But many women find that parenting is also one of the most rewarding and transformative experiences of their lives.
At Open Arms, we provide:
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One-on-one parenting mentorship
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Life skills and prenatal education
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Baby supplies through our Baby Bundle Program
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Support groups and referrals to community resources
You don’t have to have all the answers right now. You just need to know that you have support.
Adoption: A Loving Option
If you’re not ready or able to parent, adoption is a meaningful choice that allows you to give your baby a future filled with love, opportunity, and stability. Today’s adoption plans are flexible and designed around your preferences.
You can:
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Choose the adoptive family
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Decide whether you want ongoing contact (open adoption)
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Receive emotional and practical support throughout your pregnancy
We partner with trusted adoption agencies and will walk with you every step of the way.
Empowerment Through Support
Too often, women feel pressured into decisions they’re not ready to make. But you deserve to have time, space, and support to explore every path forward.
At Open Arms Real Choices Clinic, we offer:
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Free lab-quality pregnancy testing and limited obstetric ultrasounds
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STI testing and treatment
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Options counseling in a confidential, judgment-free space
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Parenting education and material support
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Adoption information and referrals
We also offer services for men, because we believe every parent should be empowered with support and resources.
You Are Not Alone
We understand that every pregnancy journey is unique. If you’re feeling unsure, pressured, or simply need someone to talk to, we are here for you.
📞 Call us at 208.667.5433
📅 Make a confidential appointment online: realchoicesclinic.com/make-an-appointment
📍 Visit us at: 8056 N. Wayne Drive, Hayden, ID 83835
At Open Arms Real Choices Clinic, we are here to help you find clarity, support, and hope—no matter where you are in your decision-making process.
Coleman, P. K. (2006). Resolution of Unwanted Pregnancy During Adolescence Through Abortion Versus Childbirth: Individual and Family Predictors and Psychological Consequences. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35(6), 903–911.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-006-9094-x
Resources and personal testimonies about post-abortion stress and healing.
https://afterabortion.org
