In a 1994 article in Reader's Digest, author Mary Cunningham Agee reported that in interviews with women who had undergone an abortion, 91% said they would have continued the pregnancy if support had been available. This not only indicates a need for alternatives, but also explains the rise in services and programs available to help - including Agee's own Nurturing Network.
When faced with a crisis pregnancy, some women have two immediate choices: to continue the pregnancy, or not. These two options are not for all women because:
- abortion is not an alternative some are willing to consider for various reasons (including religious, ethical, medical, and personal beliefs)
- some women are unable or unwilling to recognize the fact that they are pregnant (denial, lack of early symptoms, etc.)
There are alternatives.
Continuing the pregnancy means that further choices will have to be made. Parenting, non-permanent care arrangements (custody, guardianship, etc.), and adoption represent a range of options that, while perhaps not what was planned, support and empower women in shaping the future life of a child.
Who can help?
Learn more about your options.
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