A positive pregnancy test can take you completely by surprise. If you’re still trying to wrap your head around your pregnancy and what to do next, you’re not alone. Sumter Pregnancy Center can help, schedule an appointment today.
Here are a few tips for the next steps after a positive pregnancy test when you’re not ready to parent or are still considering your options.
1. Confirm Your Pregnancy
A pregnancy test doesn’t tell the whole story. Verify you are truly pregnant with an ultrasound and gather important details like your gestational age (how far along you are in your pregnancy) and whether or not your pregnancy is progressing.
If an ultrasound indicates a potential miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, you can receive any necessary treatment quickly—protecting your health.
Even though learning of your pregnancy can be highly emotional, don’t let your emotions cause you to procrastinate scheduling an ultrasound. You need to know where your health stands.
2. Give Yourself Space to Be Present
Pregnancy news can cause your mind to spin as you consider the future.
Give yourself space to breathe and relax. Maybe it’s a Saturday morning or an evening after work or school. You can take some time to process and be in the moment, especially as you wait for your scheduled ultrasound appointment.
You don’t have to have your future all figured out right away. You can consider your options once you have the full picture.
3. Tell Someone About it
Do you have someone you can confide in about your pregnancy? You might not be ready to tell your partner or parents yet, but sharing with a trusted friend can help you feel a sense of relief.
Keeping a massive secret to yourself can make the situation even more overwhelming. Talking with a friend could allow them to encourage you or be a sounding board when you need it most.
4. Learn About Your Options
While no first-time parent is ever really ready, you may want to explore parenting a little more. What makes you nervous? What type of support could help make it possible?
Adoption and abortion are your other two options. You can read about those, too, as you consider what the future could hold.
Schedule a Confidential Appointment
Visit Sumter Pregnancy Center today for a no-cost pregnancy test and ultrasound if your test is positive. We can confirm your pregnancy and help you process your situation.
We’re here to help. Contact us to schedule a confidential appointment today.