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If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, or even a planned pregnancy in unplanned circumstances, you may find yourself wanting to know all your options. You have several. But, while you’re still trying to make up your mind, you may be hesitant about telling anyone else. Sometimes clearing your own head is easier without a lot of other voices in the mix. If you’re afraid to talk about abortion with your family and friends, an options consultation here at Alcove Health can give you the space you need to figure things out.
As women, sometimes it’s shocking to find ourselves afraid to talk. Your voice may be loud and confident about a lot of things; but sometimes, especially with things that hit close to home (like our own bodies, our own pregnancies), our confidence wanes. Even the most confident among us can have doubts when it comes to decisions of this nature.
A few things to think about:
A decision to not tell someone today is not the same as a decision to never tell someone. Sometimes protecting your own thoughts – especially from those who you may expect to feel overly dominant – is the right temporary plan.
One way to protect your thoughts before you speak to others is to take the time to purposely gather your own thoughts. While you may be afraid to talk about abortion out loud, you may find clarity by journaling your thoughts in private.
An ultrasound will give you the information you need to verify that you are actually pregnant with a viable pregnancy. Plus, the ultrasound will provide you with an accurate gestational age. Even if you’re pretty sure you want an abortion, the age of the pregnancy will inform your abortion options.
Here at Alcove Health Women’s Clinic, we provide free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds. So, you can get the information you need in a confidential setting without any financial strain. Getting accurate information is important for your physical and mental health.
Our services include private conversations with an advocate and a registered nurse so you can be fully informed on your options.
“But don’t you understand, I’m afraid to talk about abortion!” you say. Usually, we are most afraid to speak with people in our circle. The people who know our past and will likely be in our future are sometimes the ones we fear being honest with the most. That’s why a private appointment at Alcove Health is so important
At Alcove Health, you’ll meet with someone who won’t be in your life forever, just during this crucial time. And at this time, you need someone in your corner who will hear you (even when it’s hard to talk) and answer your questions.
And then bring this person with you to your appointment at Alcove Health. Sometimes, especially when we are anxious or overwhelmed, it’s hard to listen well. We tend to not hear everything, especially as we’re having an ongoing monologue in our own minds at the same time (“What am I going to do?” “What will he say?” “How will my parents react?”) – that’s why having another set of ears is helpful. This person can listen even while you may be focusing on the thoughts in your head.
This can be especially true when you’re afraid to talk about abortion, because you are already in a state of high stress. Bringing a comfort person with you to your appointment may be just the support you need to settle your anxiety so you can get everything you need from your appointment.
What does medical trust look like? It looks like a team who will care enough to check on you afterwards. One who will listen to you and hear your story. Every woman’s story is different. Don’t settle for a cookie-cutter response from a medical professional who talks while you listen. Of all the places where you are quiet, this should not be one.
Make sure the team welcomes follow-up questions; this will allow you to go home and digest what you’ve heard. If you’ve been afraid to talk about abortion, you probably will have questions as your work through your decision process after your appointment. You’re going to want a live person available for you.
Here at Alcove Health every medical patient has an advocate and a nurse who provide follow-up contact. They are your “people” throughout the process. And they aren’t the people who will be sitting around your Thanksgiving table in the fall, so your honest conversations are safe.
All questions are welcome here at Alcove Health. Seriously. You won’t offend and no one will treat you like your questions are stupid or ignorant. Also, understand that while you may be afraid to talk about abortion now, oftentimes it’s the things that aren’t said – the questions not asked – that seem to be the loudest after an abortion.
If you’d like a medical appointment here at Alcove Health, to include a lab-grade pregnancy test, an ultrasound, and an options consultation, call or visit our appointment page to schedule your free and confidential appointment today.
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