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Building A Support System

Birth Fathers

Father is Supportive

In the event of an unplanned pregnancy, some fathers exhibit wonderfully supportive behavior, and are willing to work as a team with the mother to do whatever both feel is best for the baby’s future.


Father isn't supportive

Unfortunately, if the father of the baby is displaying less-than-ideal behavior upon finding out that you are pregnant with his child, chances are, he will likely not be supportive of your decision to place your baby for adoption, either.


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Birth Fathers: An Introduction

The father of your baby may or may not choose to be a part of your decision-making process. Whether he is supportive or not, you are not alone – many women, just like you, have experienced situations similar to yours!


your baby, your choice - dealing with unsupportive birth father, parents

The bottom line is that adoption is your choice; no one can force you to into parenthood or into having an abortion.


The Father Wants Me to Get an Abortion, InsteadIf the father of your baby is attempting to convince you that he is able to dictate your decision about the life you are carrying inside of you, tell him to think again. The simple reality is that what you decide to do about your baby is your decision. Just because he is the father of the child does not mean that he can force you in to have an abortion, if this is not what you want to do.
How to build a Solid Support System

During this decision-making period, it is important you surround yourself with people who are ready and willing to support you through whatever your ultimate decision.


No Courage to Tell?

It shouldn't matter what others think. It's your body and your life. So why is it that, when most women learn they are pregnant, one of the first of the many thoughts that begin racing through their minds is telling their parents and family?


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