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Are you looking at a positive pregnancy test and scared to get an abortion? Fear is hard.
On one hand, fear is protective; as in, the reason I don’t stand in the middle of Jefferson Avenue is because I’m afraid I’ll get run over by a car. That’s probably a pretty good fear, right?
On the other hand, fear can keep us from moving forward with our lives; as in, I’m so scared to make a decision that I make no decision at all. That’s a fear that isn’t helpful; it’s paralyzing.
So how do you acknowledge your fear and make a wise choice?
It’s ok – no, it’s healthy – to acknowledge that you’re scared to get an abortion. Denying fear is being dishonest with yourself. It’s reasonable to ask yourself, “Why?”
Why are you scared to get an abortion? Are you afraid of the pain? The loneliness? Are you afraid of how you will feel after?
Your fears about abortion may be wide-ranging, from the event itself to you own inner thoughts. Here at Alcove Health, your fears matter. One of the best ways to settle your heart is through accurate information provided from safe medical services before you begin any procedure.
Before is important. Every pregnancy choice is a big decision. The first step is to make sure you have accurate information about what’s going on inside your body. If you’re making a decision off of one positive pregnancy test, you should be scared to get an abortion because of what you don’t know.
But it’s a pregnancy, what else do you need to know? Well, there’s a lot you need to know. Part of your fear can be settled by accurate information – by making the unknown, known.
Every year, we have women walk through our doors – some themselves scared to get an abortion, and others not – seeking more information before they begin the abortion process.
During their appointment, some of these women – usually around 50 every year – find something unexpected: either their home pregnancy test wasn’t inaccurate (they aren’t pregnant) or their pregnancy isn’t viable (you can’t get that information from a home pregnancy test).
Turns out some of them were scared to get an abortion when they didn’t even have a pregnancy to abort! That’s why it’s important to get these two pieces of information first.
Getting that information was simple: they came for a medical appointment here at Alcove Health, where they received a lab-grade pregnancy test and an ultrasound.
All of them lacked the information these two services provide when they walk into our clinic. But, the unknown information can be known! And here at Alcove Health, it can be known for free.
For these 50 women, lack of knowledge was their worst enemy. Fear could’ve driven them to skip the “information-seeking” appointment and proceed with the abortion process. But then they would have paid for an abortion they didn’t need.
And for many women that’s not just a cost in dollars, it’s also a cost in emotional health.
You could be one of those women.
But what if you come for an appointment at Alcove Health and find you’re not one of this year’s 50? What if your test is accurate and you’re not in the process of a miscarriage and you’re still scared to get an abortion. What then?
Two of our most valued services are our options consultation and our medical consultation. These consultations are a safe space for you to talk and be heard, to ask questions and get answers in a judgement-free environment that’s not rushed. For every reason you’re scared to get an abortion, there’s a question you need answered.
We welcome and protect conversations about all of your pregnancy options. We don’t use the phrase, “safe space” carelessly. We believe safe spaces empower women to move forward with their decisions in confidence. How’s that for an antidote for fear?
Here at Alcove Health, we welcome all fears about any pregnancy option. If you’re scared to get an abortion, your fears are welcomed, too.
Talking through your fears is one of the best ways to work through your fears. Getting accurate medical information will likely settle your heart, because some of your worries are probably built on inaccurate information. And we can help with that. Don’t let being scared to get an abortion keep you from the actual services that will help you!
Call us or click here for your free and confidential appointment. Getting accurate information from compassionate providers is your best first step to address your fears and make a decision that’s safe for your reproductive and emotional health. Reach out today!
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