Unplanned Pregnancy Help

Staring down at a positive home pregnancy test is an intense experience for any woman, especially if it comes by complete surprise. If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, help is available to you.

The following is some important unplanned pregnancy advice to consider:

  • Make an appointment with a healthcare provider to confirm the test results.
  • Discontinue any alcohol, tobacco or drug consumption immediately.
  • Make a list of who to share the news with. It is ideal to have a good support system, but keep the news to a select few until you decide what is best for you and your baby.
  • Determine if you are indeed ready to be a parent.

The articles below offer unplanned pregnancy help and advice, as well as some unplanned pregnancy resources. You will also find articles that speak about the benefits and challenges of both parenting and adoption, which will help you decide if parenting or adoption is best for you and your baby.

Unplanned Pregnancy Help Articles

Considering Adoption: Are You Ready to Parent?

Many women facing an unplanned pregnancy feel stuck and are unsure of what to do next. They wonder, “Am I ready to parent or should I be considering adoption?”

Answering Your Adoption Questions

When facing an unplanned pregnancy, women often have a lot of unanswered questions about adoption before they strongly consider it for their baby.

Deciding Between Abortion or Adoption

Read one woman's story about her struggle between choosing abortion or adoption.

Things to Consider About Adoption

In your current state, there are many things to consider about adoption.

Frequently Asked Adoption Questions

It is perfectly normal to have many questions throughout your decision-making process to adopt. Read through some questions many others have had here, or call American Adoptions at 1-800-ADOPTION. We are here to answer any questions, any time!

Choosing Adoption for Your Baby

A woman learning of an unplanned pregnancy will often have hundreds of thoughts and feelings running through her head, and the consideration of adoption can complicate them even more.

Emotions to Expect After Finding Out You Are Pregnant

You may have heard of the seven stages of grief in association with the death of a loved one or a failed relationship, but did you know women who face an unplanned pregnancy and choose adoption experience a similar grief and loss process?

Teen Pregnancy

While not every woman who chooses adoption is a young mother, many are. Through adoption, many young women have found an ability to give their babies the best life possible, while finding the opportunity to realize their own dreams, as well. Call American Adoptions today at 1-800-ADOPTION.

Adoption Is Always an Option

Did you know the adoption process can begin at any time during pregnancy, whether you are one month into pregnancy, eight months into pregnancy, hours before the baby is born or days after the baby is born? 


  • The Adoption process: Step by Step

    There are seven basic steps of the adoption process - call American Adoptions today at 1-800-ADOPTION to learn more.

  • What if the birth father doesn't agree?

    Learn more about what happens if the birth father is not supportive of adoption.

  • Birth Mother Stories

    Adoption stories from mothers who placed their baby for adoption. Learn more about adoption from the unique perspective of mothers who have lovingly chosen to create an adoption plan.

  • Why is American Adoptions the right adoption agency choice for many birth mothers?

    American Adoptions is one of the largest licensed adoption agencies in the United States. We work with thousands of women each year facing an unplanned pregnancy and offer assistance to women in need. Our large, caring staff is able to assist you 7 days a week and provide you with one-on-one counseling about your pregnancy and the options available to you.

  • How much information about the family will be shared with me?

    You can share however much or little information about yourself as you feel comfortable sharing. The adoptive family will know your first name, your last name (but only once the child is placed in their care), your medical history and the state that you live in.

  • How will the family tell my child about me and the adoption when my child is older?

    This is a question that can only be answered by the individual family. Each family has their own style of how to introduce the adoption to the child. When you are matched with your adoptive family, you can ask this question to them. If you would like your Adoption Specialist to discuss it with them for you, just let her know.

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  • Teen Pregnancy - Information for Young Women

    While not every woman who chooses adoption is a young mother, many are. Through adoption, many young women have found an ability to give their babies the best life possible, while finding the opportunity to realize their own dreams, as well. Call American Adoptions today at 1-800-ADOPTION.

  • Adoption Glossary

    Do adoption terms and phrases leave you feeling confused? Learn the meaning to key adoption words and phrases with our comprehensive adoption glossary.


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