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Your friend calls you and she is pretty freaked out, she wasn’t planning on being pregnant. You aren’t sure exactly what to say, but the words just come out, “What are you going to do?” “I don’t know,” she answers. All you want to do is to be there to give her a hug and let her know you are there for her.

Many young women find themselves in a scenario similar to this, a friend just shared they are unexpectedly pregnant, and they aren’t sure exactly what to say or how to help. Well, a hug is a great place to start. Over the next several days, weeks, and months she is going to need your love, care and support. We want to share 5 simple ways you can let her know you are going to be there, no matter what.

5 Ways to Help a Friend Who’s Pregnant

Listen to Her

Usually what she needs most is someone to listen, someone who will let her process her feelings. Those feelings may change from one minute to the next. Sometimes she may seem scared and upset. Listen, and let her know that though this is a big deal, she can handle it. Sometimes, she may be happy. Be happy with her. Let her share all of her feelings. Let her know you’re her friend and you’re there for her

Encourage and Support Her

As the news sinks in, as she processes information and emotions, and as she weighs decisions, she is going to need someone who will encourage and support her through the ups and downs. This is one of the biggest decisions she will face in her life, and she may feel like she is in this alone. She probably doesn’t need someone giving unsolicited advice and telling her what is best for her, but she may need someone she can verbally process all of her options and emotions with.

Be Positive

When you talk with her, remember it’s important to be positive. As she considers all of her options; parenting and adoption, or abortion, she doesn’t need negativity around her. Even if you have negative thoughts, don’t say things like, “I just can’t see you having a baby right now,” “I could never give a baby up for adoption,” or “I don’t see how anyone could consider an abortion.” Saying what you’re thinking may make you feel better, but it probably won’t help her. Additionally, she probably doesn’t need to hear the story of your aunt’s 100-hour labor and she doesn’t need you to bring up a bunch of “what ifs.” She’s already thought of enough of these on her own.  If she asks your opinion, be honest, but share your thoughts in a positive way.

Get Her Help

During this process your friend is going to need some real, practical help. It may be a ride to the doctor’s office, someone to be with her when she tells her parents, help cleaning her apartment, or just a trip to a coffee shop or shopping to get her mind off things. If the father isn’t supportive, she will need you even more. Check in to see what she needs, but not too often.

There will also be questions that come up, especially as she considers her options, that you may not know the answers to. That’s okay. If she needs someone to talk with, tell her about Options for Women. Our team is here to listen, to provide information about all of her options, and we even offer pregnancy tests and limited OB ultrasounds at no charge. You can even come with her to the appointment if that makes her feel more comfortable. If you are lost on how to best help your friend give us a call today at 573-213-5115 or text us at 573-222-0891. 

Respect Her Decision

You may have your opinion on what option she should choose when it comes to her pregnancy. And you may disagree with the option she chooses. But once she has made her decision, you need to respect it, or at least respect her. Try to understand her point of view and realize that your feelings may get in the way.

Maybe you’ve been in a similar situation. While this can help you relate to what she is going through, it doesn’t give you the right to make her decision. This is her story, with different circumstances, different people and different possibilities. Use your story to empathize with her but realize she has to make her own choices. If you don’t, you run the risk of damaging your friendship at a time when she needs it the most.

If you or your friend need someone to talk with, have additional questions, or want to schedule an appointment please call our office at 573-213-5115 or text us at 573-222-0891

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What others are saying about Options For Women

“Options for Women has been so helpful to me and my boyfriend. We went to the same coach throughout my pregnancy. She explains everything so we understand.”
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“The ladies here exhibit the beauty of love, grace and mercy.”
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“I did not have a lot of family support during my pregnancy, but my coach was super supportive and really encouraged me…I am very thankful for being part of the Options for Women program and grateful for my relationship with my coach.”
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“…most importantly my coach was there to share experiences, answer my questions, and encourage me. Options for Women was a supportive atmosphere, and I am thankful I was able to attend, to gain knowledge, friendships and self-esteem!"
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Questions and Answers

A: Walk-ins are welcome. However, it is best to make an appointment to minimize your office wait time. Please call 573-213-5115 or text 573-222-0891, or click schedule an appointment online and for information on abortion costs, click here.
A: Absolutely. You can bring your boyfriend, family member, or friend. We will talk with you privately first. Then, provided you have given us consent to have them in the room, your guest will be able to join you.
A: You’ll be welcomed by our receptionist who will introduce you to your coach. She will listen to you and provide you with information followed by a pregnancy test. Should your test be positive, an appointment will be scheduled with one of our nurses to conduct a limited ultrasound to confirm if you have a viable pregnancy and date fetal age.
A: Our tests can be performed 7 to 10 days after conception. A client with a negative result may be invited to return within 2 weeks for a repeat test if she has not had her period.
If you have taken a home pregnancy test, it is best to confirm results with a laboratory-quality test at our center or mobile clinic.
A:  We adhere to a strict privacy and confidentiality policy. Clients will be protected from disclosure of information that violates the right to privacy except when required by law, required for public health reasons, required to avert a threat of harm to the client or a third person, or when other circumstances may reasonably warrant such use or disclosure without prior authorization (e.g., abuse reporting, suicide/homicide prevention, etc.).
A: Our professional, medical-grade lab quality pregnancy test can determine pregnancy on the first day after your first missed period. We recommend you make an appointment if you have missed a period, have any pregnancy related questions, or think you might be pregnant.
A: On-site ultrasounds can be scheduled after an initial intake with one of our coaches. Our limited ultrasound exams are performed by a licensed nurse or RDMS (registered sonographer) and reviewed by a licensed physician. An ultrasound confirms a viable pregnancy. To qualify for a limited ultrasound, you’ll need to be a minimum of 8 weeks since your last menstrual period.
A: You can still meet with a member of our staff to discuss your concerns and review available options. An ultrasound is recommended to know if your pregnancy is viable and in your uterus, since 20% – 30% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Additionally, the ultrasound will give you an approximate idea how far along you are to determine what type of abortion you would choose. We can provide a limited ultrasound at no cost to you.
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