What Can Guys Do About an Unplanned Pregnancy?
When faced with the unexpected news of an unplanned pregnancy, men often experience a chaotic array of emotions, grappling with newfound responsibilities and critical decisions. This pivotal moment can be overwhelming, requiring thoughtful reflection on how best to offer support, communicate effectively, and collaborate in decision-making.
It is essential to approach this with a solid and empathetic mindset. We’ll go over what you can do if you’re going through an unplanned pregnancy.
Stay Grounded
It’s essential to be a steady presence for your partner as she goes through the physical and emotional changes within her body. Stay composed and offer a calm anchor, demonstrating through your actions and words that you are there for her every step of the way.
Remember, this is as emotionally complex for her as it is for you, if not more so, due to the direct impact on her body. Acknowledging her experience and showing empathy will strengthen your relationship and help her feel understood and valued.
Offer Your Support
It’s important to genuinely hear her concerns, fears, and hopes without interrupting or judging. Offering your support extends beyond words; it’s about being present and attentive to her needs, validating her feelings, and ensuring she knows she’s not alone.
Providing practical assistance is equally important. Whether it’s driving her to medical appointments, running errands, or taking on additional responsibilities at home, these actions show your commitment and reliability. You create a strong foundation for her to lean on, demonstrating that you are fully invested in navigating this experience together.
Research Options
Taking the initiative to research all available options—such as abortion, adoption, and parenting—can significantly alleviate some of the burdens your partner is facing. By gathering accurate information and presenting it thoughtfully, you can help her make informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed.
This proactive approach demonstrates your support and dedication and empowers you, as a couple,to navigate this challenging time with clarity and confidence.
Find Support
You both don’t have to navigate this challenging situation by yourselves. You can find support with us at Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center.
We’re here to provide your partner with pregnancy services at no personal cost get you detailed information about your options, and offer resources and support to help you through this difficult time.
Make a confidential appointment today.
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.
