When money is the loudest problem in the room, an unexpected pregnancy can make it feel like your choices are limited. Before you assume abortion is your only option, it helps to have the full picture. Schedule a free, confidential appointment at Avenue Women’s Center in the Chicago area.
You Have More Options Than You May Realize
Parenting, adoption, and abortion are options you might be considering. However, it can be difficult to think clearly about them when you’re feeling overwhelmed by financial challenges.
Getting accurate information about your pregnancy is the first step, regardless of what you decide. How far along you are and where the pregnancy is located are facts that shape what options are actually available to you right now.
What Avenue Women’s Center Offers at No Cost
All services at Avenue are free and confidential. They include:
- A lab-quality pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy
- A limited ultrasound to show how far along you are, confirm the pregnancy is in a safe location, and check whether the pregnancy is viable (likely to continue on its own)
- A private pregnancy consultation, including medically accurate information about abortion procedures, potential risks, side effects, and what to expect.
Get Information You Can Trust
After you confirm your pregnancy, you can start to weigh your options. You may feel that abortion is the only one available if you are struggling financially. However, it’s critical to know that this option comes with risks and side effects. Exploring these will help you make an informed choice about your health and future.
There is also more support available for options like parenting and adoption than you may realize.
Our staff is ready to help you explore support if you choose to continue the pregnancy including free community resources, referrals to community organizations that may provide financial assistance, housing support, parenting resources, counseling, and other practical help. This option may be a real possibility; you owe it to yourself to explore the help available.
Additionally, adoption can provide the peace of mind you’re searching for if you want your child to be raised in a stable, loving home but don’t wish to parent or have financial concerns. Choosing adoption typically does not cost the expectant mother anything. Depending on state law and the adoption plan, an adoption agency may be able to help cover certain pregnancy-related medical expenses and other allowable living expenses.
If you choose adoption, you can typically select the adoptive family and work with the agency to create an adoption plan that reflects the level of ongoing contact you desire, when available. You may also receive assistance with maternity clothing and other material needs, though what’s offered varies based on the specific adoption agency and state laws.
At Avenue Women’s Center, we’ll help you gather all the information needed to make a choice you feel confident about.
Financial Pressure Deserves an Honest Answer
Financial pressure is real, but it doesn’t have to be the only factor guiding your decision. Having accurate medical information and understanding the resources available can help you make an informed choice. Avenue’s staff can walk through what your situation actually looks like and connect you with resources you may not know are available.
You bring a valid photo ID. Everything else is free.
Schedule your free, confidential appointment at Avenue Women’s Center today.
The information provided here is general in nature. It is not a substitute for a consultation with a medical professional. Before any medical procedure, it is imperative that you discuss your personal medical history, risks, and concerns with your doctor. If you have questions during or after a procedure, your doctor should be immediately contacted. Avenue Women’s Center is not an emergency center. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, such as bleeding and/or pain, seek immediate medical attention. Contact your physician, go to an emergency room, or call 911.