Learning that you’re still pregnant after taking the abortion pill can bring up a lot at once: shock, worry about your health, and questions about what comes next. You may not know how to feel, and that’s understandable. The short answer is yes. Adoption is still an option, and you have time to learn about it.
The trained client advocates at HopePlace Fordyce have been there for women across Dallas County and South Arkansas through moments like this. There’s no pressure to decide anything today, so reach out to us for a free, confidential conversation.
Why Does the Abortion Pill Sometimes Not Work?
The abortion pill doesn’t always end a pregnancy. An ongoing pregnancy is one of the listed risks of medical abortion, along with pregnancy tissue staying in the uterus.
Timing plays a role too. The FDA approves the two abortion drugs only through 10 weeks of pregnancy, and it can be hard to know your exact dates without an ultrasound.
What Should I Do First for My Health?
Start with your body. See a healthcare provider as soon as you can, and let them know you took the abortion drugs so they can give you the right care. An ultrasound can show whether the pregnancy is continuing to grow, how many weeks along you are, and whether the pregnancy is in the uterus.
It also helps to talk openly with your provider about the months ahead. Both mifepristone and misoprostol carry a possible risk of birth defects if the pregnancy continues, and your provider can explain what that means for your care.
HopePlace can help with that first step. After a free pregnancy test with us, we may be able to refer you to a nearby free ultrasound and even give you a ride there. That scan gives you and your provider the details to plan what’s next.
Is Adoption Still an Option?
Yes. A failed abortion doesn’t close any doors. Choosing adoption can be a loving way to give your child a strong start with a family you trust, and you stay at the center of the decisions.
You also choose the level of contact after placement, from an open adoption, where you and the adoptive family share identifying information, to a closed adoption with no further contact. Many adoption agencies help with pregnancy-related costs, so ask about this when you speak with an agency.
In an open or semi-open adoption, you can pick the adoptive parents yourself, and you may be able to meet them before the birth. When you’re ready, our client advocates can refer you to adoption agencies near Fordyce.
Parenting is still an option too. Our client advocates can walk you through adoption and parenting, including our free parenting classes, where you can earn Baby Bucks for items like diapers, clothing, and bassinets in our Baby Store, with no expectation that you decide right away.
Where Can I Get Support in Fordyce?
Whatever you’re feeling right now, you can talk it through with someone who will listen. HopePlace Fordyce offers free pregnancy tests, ultrasound referrals, and a consultation with a certified life coach at 101 West College St. in Fordyce.
When you’re ready, contact us or call or text (870) 352-8506 to schedule a private appointment. All of our services are free.
HopePlace Fordyce does not provide or refer for abortion services.