A pregnancy is divided into three trimesters. According to the Mayo Clinic, the second trimester begins at 13 weeks and ends at 27 weeks. If you’re in your second trimester, hopefully, early pregnancy symptoms (like nausea and fatigue) have subsided, and you’re starting to feel better.
The further you are in your pregnancy, the fewer options you have. Let’s take a closer look.
Were You Considering Abortion?
Texas bans abortion except in cases where it is necessary to save the life of the mother. In addition, Texas prohibits the use of abortion-inducing drugs (the abortion pill method) outside of strict medical guidelines.
The FDA does not approve of using the abortion drugs past 10 weeks and highly regulates the first drug in the abortion pill regimen. They advise against purchasing the drugs online because many online pharmacies are not legitimate and are from foreign countries that do not have the safeguards found in America.
A surgical procedure for a second-trimester pregnancy is an invasive procedure. Your cervix needs to be dilated (opened), and you will, most likely, require some form of local anesthesia or full sedation for the pain.
Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, we can provide detailed information about abortion procedures, side effects, and potential physical and emotional risks.
Have You Considered Parenting?
Parenting is both challenging and rewarding. Even if your pregnancy was unplanned, you still have the option to parent. Many community resources are available, and we offer special services at The Hope Bridge Pregnancy Resource Center.
Take into consideration the following questions:
- Who will support me financially and emotionally?
- Will the baby’s father be involved?
- Where will we live?
- Can I continue my education or career?
- How can I obtain medical care, childcare, and insurance?
We can help you answer many of these questions to determine if parenting is right for you.
We also offer free parenting classes. Get prepared with our special 4-week childbirth class. In addition, you will learn newborn care, breastfeeding, nutrition, and self-care.
After you complete a class, take advantage of free baby items in our Baby Boutique..
If You Can’t Parent, Consider an Adoption Plan
Sometimes, extenuating circumstances make parenting impossible. You may not live in a stable, healthy environment or lack financial and emotional support. In that case, you could consider adoption.
Placing your child for adoption is not an easy choice to make, but it is a very loving decision. Today, the expectant mother or birth mother makes all the decisions. You can select the adoptive family that will raise your child and choose the amount and type of communication.
Potential adoptive parents undergo a detailed background check process to qualify to adopt. Although we are not an adoption agency, we can recommend reputable adoption coordinators to assist you.
Let The Hope Bridge Pregnancy Resource Center Assist You
We offer free and confidential pregnancy services, such as pregnancy testing and ultrasound. In addition, our peer advocates are happy to discuss your situation to help you determine your best course of action.
An unplanned pregnancy can be a difficult and lonely time, but we are here for you. We never want you to feel alone. You have options, and we can help you explore them.
Schedule an appointment today by filling out our online contact form or calling (972) 442-3700.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.