Allegheny Reproductive Health Center

If you have just found out that you are pregnant, you are probably scared and confused. The next thing is to decide whether or not to tell a parent. A helpful new website, momdadIM pregnant.com can help. This site offers ways to tell your parent.  Remember that your parents probably love you and want to help. If you are sure that they either cannot help or you want to do it alone, the previous section will explain what steps you need to take to have an abortion without a parent's permission.

Be prepared for your parent to be upset when they hear the news, but also remember that your parent may be as scared as you are. They have hopes and dreams for your future, and also may have religious or spiritual beliefs that cause them some confusion. If abortion is what you do decide is for the best, Allegheny Reproductive Health Center will be glad to help you either to have the abortion with a parent's consent or on your own. But having a parent with you can be a great comfort.

At Allegheny Reproductive Health Center, we also pay attention to the guy if you want us to.  If he comes with you, we will be glad to talk to him, answer all of his questions, and offer him some brochures that have helped others. In addition, there is a website, guysandabortion.com that you can direct him to. Most of the questions that guys and men of all ages have are answered on this website. Sometimes guys want to involve their parent as well. Directing the parent to our website or the MomDadIMpregnant.com website can be a good starting point.

Remember that no one can force you to have an abortion or adoption if you do not want it. We promise to listen to what you tell us.  If continuing the pregnancy is your choice, we can help.  We will refer you to agencies that can get you started with that process.

The decision making workbook that we use to help patients who are having trouble deciding is Pregnant? Need Help?  There are many different sections with information for you.  For example, you can weigh the pro's and con's or find out if drugs and alcohol could hurt the baby. This online booklet can also be helpful in the emotional healing afterward.