You have options. You also have time to ask questions.

Abortion Abortion ends a pregnancy. The method depends largely on gestational age and other medical considerations. Medication abortion generally uses mifepristone and misoprostol; procedural abortion is performed in a clinic or medical setting. If abortion is on your mind, learn what the method involves and what information may be useful before you proceed.

In Alabama, abortion is unlawful except when an attending physician licensed in Alabama determines it is necessary to prevent a serious health risk to the pregnant woman. That is a physician determination. Packs can still arrive in the mail; that is not a lawful path outside that frame. This is not legal advice.

See /considering-abortion, /abortion-pill, and /abortion-procedures.

Parenting Parenting can feel impossible when the biggest pressures are money, housing, school, work, childcare, or an unsupportive relationship. Before deciding that parenting cannot work, it may help to find out what practical help actually exists near you. See /parenting and /practical-support.

Adoption Adoption is not one single arrangement. Depending on the situation and applicable law, expectant parents may be able to consider open, semi-open, or more private forms of adoption and may have choices about the adoptive family. An adoption professional can explain the process and your rights. See /adoption.

You do not have to decide before you talk A nurse can listen to what is making this decision hard, answer general medical questions, and help you locate pregnancy centers, medical care, or other support in Alabama. We do not provide or refer for abortion.

Questions that can help you think clearly - What am I most afraid will happen if I continue this pregnancy? - What pressure am I feeling from other people? - Which concerns are temporary, and which are likely to remain? - What practical support would change the situation? - What do I still not understand about abortion, adoption, or parenting? - What decision would I make if I had more support?

Not sure what to do next? Talk with a nurse. You can ask questions, talk through what you know so far, and get help finding pregnancy centers and other resources in Alabama.