Learning you might be pregnant can bring a lot of emotions all at once. Before starting a conversation with your parents, it can help to gather a few important details so you feel more prepared. A good first step is taking a pregnancy test. From there, an appointment with an ultrasound can confirm the result
Yes, you can choose adoption. While the news of an unplanned pregnancy can be scary, especially if your first solution didn’t work as planned, there are lots of resources available to support you emotionally as well as materially. At Crossroads Life Center, we offer no-cost consultations to help you learn more about the adoption process
If your parents are pressuring you to have an abortion against your wishes, it’s important to know that no one can legally coerce you. Coercion into any pregnancy decision is not acceptable, and forced abortions are illegal. If you feel unsafe or fear you may be in immediate danger, call 911 right away. You can
If you are unexpectedly pregnant, you may be stressed about all of the possible pregnancy-related costs, such as doctor’s visits, medications, and purchases made to ease your own comfort, especially if you are currently on a budget. If you are exploring abortion as the most cost-effective solution, there are other resources available to assist you.
Both surgical abortion and medical abortion (also known as the abortion pill) are illegal in the state of Kentucky, unless the mother’s life is in danger. Ever since the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, abortion is now a state-by-state issue instead of a federal law. However, it is also important to know that
The holidays are supposed to be a time of lightheartedness and celebration, but an unexpected pregnancy can cause stress, which makes it difficult to enjoy the season. However, with the right mindset and knowing how to set expectations and boundaries for yourself, there is a way for you to cope with the stress and still
If you’re wondering whether you might be pregnant, even without obvious symptoms, you’re not alone. An unexpected pregnancy can leave you unsure of what to think or what to do next. At Crossroads Life Center, we’re here to support you with no-cost services, including self-administered pregnancy tests and ultrasound referrals, so that you can get
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy or simply wondering about your fertility, you may have questions about when pregnancy is most likely to occur. Understanding your body can help you make informed choices about your health and future. At Crossroads Life Center, we provide confidential, no-cost services, including self-administered, lab-quality pregnancy tests, so that you
If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy as a minor in Kentucky, you may feel uncertain about what laws apply and what your next steps should be. Understanding parental consent requirements is an important part of knowing your options and protecting your health. At Crossroads Life Center, we provide free and confidential services to help
Once you’ve decided to place your baby for adoption, the next big decision is who will raise them. Selecting the potential adoptive family for your baby is perhaps the most critical step in the adoption process. You need to be confident that they will love and protect your child at all costs. But how do