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How To Decide Whether To Keep A Baby Or Not
Navigating Pregnancy Decisions
Understand your options when deciding whether to keep a baby or not.
Are you pregnant? Do you feel like you are not ready to be a parent? If you’ve said yes to both questions, most likely, you’ve started to consider various pregnancy options. Whether you got pregnant intentionally or unintentionally, identifying the best option for you might feel like a puzzle. Perhaps, you wouldn’t be here if you knew how to decide whether to keep a baby or not. Your presence here indicates you are in the dilemma or you’d like to help someone who’s experiencing the confusion but you don’t know how. On that note, we are going to walk with you through a series of steps that will eventually make the best decision according to your specific circumstance. Let’s get started.
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Acknowledge that you are in charge of your decision
Unless you are below 18, the decision as to whether to keep or terminate a pregnancy, as a birth mother, is your personal choice. While opinions from others may help, the final decision lies with you.
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Consider your conscience
What does your “inner person” tell you about keeping or terminating a pregnancy? Depending on your beliefs, you could be pro life or pro choice. Each perspective has deep implications and it's important to align your decision with your values.
If you are pro life, you may see abortion as morally wrong. If you're pro choice, you may feel that abortion is a viable option in certain situations. No matter your stance, think deeply about whether you’ll be proud of your decision years from now.
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Evaluate your readiness
Are you truly ready to raise a child? Consider your financial, emotional, and physical readiness. Will you get maternity leave? Can you afford the necessities? Are you emotionally prepared for the journey of parenthood?
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Assess your partner’s readiness
Even if you’re not ready, your partner might be. Can they support you or raise the child alone? Have you talked openly about this? Is your relationship healthy enough to co-parent? Answering these questions is key.
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Talk to a professional
Speak with a healthcare provider or abortion specialist to understand your options and risks. Counseling can provide clarity — just ensure it’s unbiased and informative. You can also explore adoption with a licensed agency.
Having followed the above steps, you now know how to decide whether to keep a baby or not. The bottom line is — be in charge of your decision. Consult your conscience. Talk to an expert. Eventually, you’ll be able to make a prudent decision that you’ll own and be proud of forever.
