My Options
Take a deep breath - You have options. Let's talk about them.
Your mind is probably racing with questions, and you may be feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes it can be very difficult to talk to your family, friends or partner. You may be concerned about your financial situation, lack of health insurance, or how this pregnancy will affect your life goals. It can be difficult to make decisions when you feel like your life is spinning out of control. LC Clinic is here to help.
It is your decision, so it is important to know all your options and to make a fully informed decision. Our staff are there to help you assess your situation and figure out what is important to you, to provide accurate information about your options, and to support you throughout your pregnancy decision.
Parenting
The choice to parent is a challenging and rewarding decision. Many say that an unplanned pregnancy turned their world upside down, but their children turned it right side up.
Adoption
Adoption is a way to give a future to your child when your life circumstances make parenting seem impossible. It is a brave, loving, and life-giving choice for all involved.
Abortion
If you’re considering abortion, we can help you address your questions and concerns. We can also provide you with the facts and education needed to make an informed decision.
Parenting
The choice to parent is a challenging and rewarding decision. Many women and men would say that an unplanned pregnancy turned their world upside down, but their children turned it right side up. Parenting is a very courageous and loving choice.
You will not be alone in your decision to parent. LC Clinic can help answer questions like:
- How can I afford to have a baby right now?
- Where can I find information about insurance, hospitals, and doctors?
- How can I continue my education?
- How will a pregnancy affect my job?
- What resources are available if I choose to raise my child?
We also offer material assistance (maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers, baby supplies, etc.) and support groups for expecting moms and new parents. Additionally, we have access to a large network of local resources - including referrals for healthcare, housing, food, clothing, and employment.
If your current life circumstances are making a decision to parent difficult, let LC Clinic offer you our assistance and support. We will help you during your pregnancy and in planning a future for yourself and your child. LC Clinic cares about you and your baby and will help you find the courage and resources you need to parent your child.
95% of adoptions today are open — meaning you can still be part of your child's life. Adoption looks very different than you might think.
— National Council for Adoption / LifeLong Adoptions
Adoption
Could adoption be a good plan for you and your baby? If the current circumstances in your life make parenting seem too difficult, you may want to consider an adoption plan. Adoption is a way to give a future to your child. It is also a brave, loving, and life-giving choice for the mom, baby, and adoptive family.
Some benefits of choosing adoption include:
- You can pursue education and career goals and plans
- You can live independently
- You will not have to parent before you are ready
- You will have plenty of time to plan your future and your baby's future
- You can choose to have continued contact with your child (in an open adoption) and know how he or she is growing and developing
- You can feel hopeful about your choice
It is important to understand your adoption choices and to make a fully informed decision. Adoption has changed drastically over the years. You have many more options in making an adoption plan - for example, you may select the adoptive couple and decide how involved you would like to be in your child's life. You can choose an open, semi-open, or confidential adoption plan.
While we do not facilitate adoptions at LC Clinic, you will not be alone in this decision. Our staff will provide you with accurate information and direct you to a licensed adoption agency to learn more about this loving and courageous choice.
6 in 10 women report feeling pressured into their abortion. You have more options than you think — and we're here to help you explore them — for free and fully confidential.
— Charlotte Lozier Institute Study, 2023
Abortion
It may seem like having an abortion is the easy solution to an unplanned pregnancy, and you can just move on. It's not that simple. Abortion is not a simple medical procedure without several possible risks and side effects. It can be a life-changing event with significant physical and emotional consequences. Some women who have experienced abortions continue to struggle with their abortion experience and wish they had been better informed about abortion procedures, the risks, and side effects.
Abortion is a medical procedure, so you owe it to yourself to get complete information before you decide. We do not provide or refer for abortion services, however, we are here for you no matter what you decide.
LC Clinic will provide you with accurate abortion information and answer your questions so that you can make a fully-informed decision.
First, you need to know if you’re ready for an abortion:
- Are you really pregnant?
- How far along are you in your pregnancy?
- Does this pregnancy require immediate medical attention?
- Are you at risk for a spontaneous abortion or miscarriage?
At LC Clinic, we can offer you a free limited ultrasound. This free ultrasound will help you know if a “decision” even needs to be made!
Maybe you’re thinking about abortion because:
- You are reluctant to let others know you’re pregnant
- You don’t want to interrupt your life plans
- There is financial and/or emotional instability to care for a baby
- You’re feeling pressure from the father of the baby or other family members
- There are health concerns for you and/or the baby
Before you make an appointment for an abortion you should know:
- The different types of abortions
- The risks to your health, both now and in the future
- What questions to ask the abortion provider
- Your rights as a patient
We know how you feel, and you’re not alone. Many of our peer counselors have been where you are. If you’re considering abortion, we can help address your questions and concerns. We can also provide and educate you with the facts needed to make a fully informed decision.
Your health and well-being are our priority.
We're here for you.
One of the best choices you can make when faced with an unplanned pregnancy is the choice to seek counseling in a safe, confidential setting.
At LC Clinic we have nurses and trained peer counselors. They have extensive experience in meeting the needs of women just like you.
We don't know your situation, but we'd like to. And we'd like to offer a compassionate ear combined with caring, professional guidance as you make life-changing decisions.