Signs You Are Being Pressured into an Abortion Decision
Making a decision about an unplanned pregnancy is deeply personal and one you deserve to make for yourself. Unfortunately, some individuals may feel pressured into choosing abortion. Recognizing the signs of coercion can help you take back control of your decision.
Here are some common ways you might be feeling influenced to make a pregnancy choice:
Being Threatened
If you’re hearing “I’ll leave you if you don’t have an abortion” or “You’ll lose my support if you keep the pregnancy,” you should know this is coercive. No one should threaten or manipulate you into making a decision.
Pressure can also take the form of emotional or financial leverage, such as conditional offers of support or emotional appeals aimed at influencing one’s feelings.
If you are experiencing threats or abuse, don’t hesitate to reach out to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline. Call 9-1-1 for immediate help if you feel you are in physical danger.
Feeling Rushed Into a Decision
Being told you need to decide immediately is a common form of pressure. Others may emphasize urgency, making it seem like there’s no time to explore all your options. Unless there’s a medical emergency, you have time to consider what’s best for you.
Attempts to Make You Feel Alone
Someone trying to isolate you from family, friends, or other trusted individuals may be attempting to control your decision. Discouraging you from seeking advice or alternative perspectives is a red flag.
Manipulative Language
If someone uses guilt or manipulation to influence your decision, it’s a sign of external pressure. Phrases like “You’ll ruin your life if you don’t…” or “Think about how this will affect me” are designed to prioritize their desires over yours. Your decision should be based on what is best for you, not on meeting someone else’s expectations.
You Are Not Alone
If you feel pressured into an abortion decision, know that you have the right to make your own choice. At Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center, we provide pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, consultations, and counseling at no cost to you so you can explore all your options in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Our caring medical professionals are here to provide clarity and care, ensuring you have the information and support you need.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
Medical Screening Before An Abortion
A positive result on a pregnancy test isn’t enough. Get the information you need before scheduling an abortion. We can provide this screening for you at no cost.
Pregnancy Testing
Even if you’ve taken an at-home pregnancy test, be confident you got the correct result with our free pregnancy testing service. You’ll have your test result during your appointment that day.
Ultrasounds
You need to know how far along you are in your pregnancy, if your pregnancy is viable (growing), and its location. Critical information you can only get with an ultrasound.
Medical Screening Before An Abortion
A positive result on a pregnancy test isn’t enough. Get the information you need before scheduling an abortion. We can provide this screening for you at no cost.
Pregnancy Testing
Even if you’ve taken an at-home pregnancy test, be confident you got the correct result with our free pregnancy testing service. You’ll have your test result during your appointment that day.
Ultrasounds
You need to know how far along you are in your pregnancy, if your pregnancy is viable (growing), and its location. Critical information you can only get with an ultrasound.
