If you want to hide your pregnancy and wonder if abortion is an option, the answer is complicated.
While abortion will terminate your pregnancy, theoretically allowing you to hide it, doing so will cause you to live a lie and put your mental health at risk as a result.
Instead, it’s better to be honest about what you’re going through—and what choice you want to make for your pregnancy.
This article will highlight strategies for determining how and when to tell your family and friends your pregnancy news. However, we’re here if you’re looking for a safe space to talk first.
Contact us today to learn how we’re here to help.
Know That It’s Okay to Take the Time You Need
First and foremost, know that you don’t have to rush to tell your family, friends, or partner your pregnancy news. Instead, you can take all the time you need to think through how you’re feeling and how you want to move forward.
While you’re considering these things, it’s also okay to hide your pregnancy until you’re ready to share the news. However, it’s important to tell everyone eventually.
Being honest about your situation will ensure that you can live openly without hiding your feelings in the long term. Living in hiding by lying has negative implications on your life and mental health.
Learn About Your Options First
Before telling your family and friends, it’s essential to learn all you can about your pregnancy options, which include parenting, adoption, and abortion.
By learning all you can, you can enter the conversation feeling prepared to talk through your choice with your loved ones.
Decide How and When You Want to Share the News
Once you’ve considered how you’re feeling and how you want to move forward, the next step is to determine how and when you want to share the news. Some things to consider include:
- Will I talk to my family and friends altogether or one-on-one?
- Do I want to tell them what decision I’m considering?
- How can my family and friends best support me right now?
- Would I rather tell them during the weekend, when everyone will be less busy? Do I prefer a public or private setting?
We’re Here for You
Navigating an unplanned pregnancy can feel scary. And wanting to make all the worry and anxiety go away is understandable. However, the only way to gain clarity and stability is to think through your feelings, learn about your options, and be honest with your family and friends.
We understand what you’re going through—and we’re here to walk alongside you. Don’t face this alone. Contact us today to learn about all the ways we’re here to help.
Life Choices Medical Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions.