Hiding My Pregnancy: Would Abortion Be an Option?

Learning that you’re pregnant unexpectedly can feel like quite the ride emotionally. If you’re considering hiding your pregnancy, it’s important to take a moment to wait and reflect on your unique situation.

As you consider your next move, be sure to explore all your options and consider the support you might find right around you. At Relevant Pregnancy Options Center, we are here to offer more information on all your pregnancy options.

Feel Like You Have to Hide Your Pregnancy?

Maybe you feel like you have to hide your pregnancy for reasons like the following:

  • You’re afraid you will be judged by family & friends

  • You and your partner are not in a good spot

  • You’re scared for your safety

  • You feel scared about how your parents will react

While you are not obligated to tell certain people who don’t make you feel safe, isolating yourself from everyone could make your situation even more difficult. Don’t rush into any pregnancy decision like abortion and end up regretting your decision.

Do your best to be open and honest about your pregnancy situation, even if it’s with just one or two people you trust. They can help you navigate your questions and emotions as you decide what’s next for you.

Understand Abortion & Your Options

When considering abortion, it’s important to understand how it works, along with the risks. There are two main types of abortion: medical abortion and surgical abortion.

Medical abortion consists of two drugs that terminate an existing pregnancy. Possible physical risks include incomplete abortion, heavy bleeding, and infection.

Surgical abortion consists of dilating the cervix and using a mix of tools and suction. Different surgical instruments are used to remove the pregnancy. Some possible risks of surgical abortion include damage to the uterus or cervix, infection, and excessive bleeding.

Know Your Pregnancy Details

Before moving forward with an abortion, both pregnancy testing and an ultrasound are important steps in understanding your pregnancy more clearly. An ultrasound provides essential information about gestational age, which helps determine available options. The FDA currently recommends medication abortion (the abortion pill) for use through 10 weeks of pregnancy.

An ultrasound can help confirm:

  • Viability: whether the pregnancy has a detectable heartbeat and is developing

  • Location: whether the pregnancy is located within the uterus

  • Gestational age: how far along is the pregnancy

Free Pregnancy Services

We at Relevant Pregnancy Options Center offer free lab-quality pregnancy testing and limited ultrasound so you can get the clarity you need about your pregnancy details first.

Schedule a free appointment today with us. We are here to better educate you about your pregnancy and your options so you can make an informed decision for your future. You are not alone.

All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.