Pregnancy is a life-changing event, no matter if it’s planned or unexpected. For some, making a decision may come easily, but for others, the path forward requires careful thought. Whatever category you fall into, know that options and support are here to help you make the best decision for you and your baby. Explore supportive options for unplanned pregnancy with St. Elizabeth Foundation. We’re here to guide you through this journey with care and resources.
Your Options for an Unplanned Pregnancy in Louisiana
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, take a deep breath — there’s no need to panic. You have options, and we’re here to walk with you as you explore them. Here are two paths to consider.
Parenting Your Child
Choosing to parent your child is a loving and brave option. Many women, even those who didn’t plan their pregnancies, find joy in raising their children. If you’re considering this, there are steps and resources that can help set you up for success.
- Build Your Support Network: Seek support from family, friends, and professionals who can help you plan and prepare for parenthood.
- Identify Available Resources: Organizations can connect you with counseling, financial aid, and parenting programs to help you feel confident and supported throughout your pregnancy.
- Prepare for Parenting: Take the time to research and ask questions about parenting. Think about your lifestyle, your goals, and how you can give your child the care they need.
Parenting may come with challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone. With access to the right resources and support, you can provide a loving home for your child.
Adoption
Another loving choice is adoption. Placing your baby with a loving family gives them a bright future and a place to grow. Whether you know from the start that parenting isn’t an option or you choose to explore adoption later in your pregnancy, our agency can walk you through the adoption process.
- Build Your Own Adoption Plan: At St. Elizabeth Foundation, you’re in control. You get to decide whether you’d like an open, semi-open, or closed adoption.
- Choose the Perfect Family: You select the adoptive parents who will provide your baby with a warm and supportive home.
- Access Ongoing Support: With St. Elizabeth Foundation, you’ll have lifetime counseling services to help you process your emotions and make confident choices every step of the way.
Through adoption, you have the opportunity to create a loving plan for your baby’s future while also giving yourself space to focus on personal goals and aspirations.
What’s the Right Choice for You?
Ultimately, your choice depends on what feels right for you and your circumstances. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer — it’s about finding the options for unplanned pregnancy that align with your values and priorities. At St. Elizabeth Foundation, we understand this is a deeply personal decision, and we’re here to provide nonjudgmental support so you can confidently move forward.
Whether you choose parenting or adoption in Louisiana, our team is ready with the resources, care, and guidance to help you throughout your pregnancy and beyond. With counseling services, financial assistance, and connections to loving adoptive families, you don’t have to walk this road alone.
Introducing Our Adoption Guidebook
At St. Elizabeth Foundation, we understand that the adoption journey can be filled with questions, uncertainties, and emotions. That’s why we have created an Adoption Guidebook, a resource designed to provide you with the information and support you need every step of the way.
Our guidebook covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Reasons for Adoption: Exploring the various reasons why people choose adoption as a loving option for their child.
- Openers to Start the Conversation: Guidance and suggestions on how to start conversations about adoption with loved ones, friends, and other relevant parties.
- Positive Adoption Language: Sometimes, using positive language can make the process feel less scary for both the birth mother and the adopting families.
- Benefits of Adoption: Learn about the many positive benefits that adoption can bring to both birth parents and adoptive families.
- Myths About Adoption: Debunk common incorrect ideas and myths surrounding adoption.
- Types of Adoption: An overview of the different types of adoption, including open adoption, closed adoption, and semi-open adoption, helping you understand your options.
- Adoption Process: Detailed information and guidance on the adoption process, from the initial steps to finalization, ensuring you feel informed and prepared.
- St. Elizabeth Foundation Success Stories: Heartwarming stories of families who have found joy and fulfillment through the adoption process, offering inspiration and hope.
- Transracial Adoption Overview: A guide to transracial adoption, including helpful tools and information to support families on this special journey.
- Adoption Law and Statistics Overview: An overview of adoption laws and regulations, plus important facts and statistics that show how common and impactful adoption is.
- Counseling Services, Materials, and Information: All you need to know about our counseling services, including resources and materials to support you emotionally throughout your adoption journey.
We hope that our Adoption Guidebook will provide you with the knowledge, support, and encouragement needed as you explore the beautiful path of adoption.
Why St. Elizabeth Foundation?
For more than 30 years, St. Elizabeth Foundation has been a trusted partner for women in Louisiana with unplanned pregnancies. Here’s why so many families turn to us for support.
- Compassionate Counseling: We offer free, confidential counseling to help guide you through your decisions.
- Experienced Guidance: We’ve helped hundreds of women and babies find the solutions that work best for them.
- Lifelong Support: Our care doesn’t stop after birth — we’re committed to being here for you before, during, and after your pregnancy.
Connect With Us Today
If you’re working through your options for an unplanned pregnancy, remember that you don’t have to face this alone. St. Elizabeth Foundation in Louisiana is here to offer kindness and support at every stage of your decision-making process.
Contact us at 225-769-8888 or visit our website to schedule your free counseling session. We’d love to hear from you and help you explore your options.
Choose the path that’s right for you — with St. Elizabeth Foundation, you’re never alone.