Finding out you are pregnant is life-changing. When that news is met with pressure from family, especially your parents, it can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming. If you know in your heart that you want to continue your pregnancy but are being pushed toward abortion, take a deep breath and remember this: your life, your body, and your baby matter, and this decision is ultimately yours.
At the Pregnancy Help Center of Galveston, we provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where your desire to choose life is respected and supported. Our team is committed to offering compassionate care, reliable information, and practical resources to help you protect your pregnancy and plan for your future.
Understand Your Rights
There is no Texas statute that allows parents to force a minor to have an abortion. A minor who chooses to continue her pregnancy cannot be legally compelled by her parents to have an abortion. The laws that exist only address the conditions under which an abortion may be provided to a minor; they do not give parents authority to require one.
Take Time to Explore Your Options
Even if your parents or guardians have strong opinions, it’s important to pause, reflect, and gather reliable information before making a decision. You have options to consider:
- Continuing the pregnancy and parenting: Choosing to parent may feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Pregnancy Help Center of Galveston provides material support, including diapers, wipes, formula, baby clothes, maternity apparel, car seats, prenatal vitamins, and other essentials. We also offer educational classes on parenting, car seat safety, and early literacy for your child, helping you feel prepared and supported as you navigate this journey.
- Adoption: Adoption allows you to carry your pregnancy to term while placing your child with a loving, screened family. You can participate in selecting the adoptive family and deciding the type of adoption plan, whether open, semi-open, or closed, that aligns with your comfort level and wishes.
Seek Support and Guidance
Talking with a trusted adult who respects your feelings, such as a counselor, mentor, or caring staff at Pregnancy Help Center of Galveston, can help you think through your choices without pressure. We offer free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds to confirm gestational age, check viability, and ensure the pregnancy is safely in the uterus rather than ectopic, and options counseling.
If you are facing pressure to make a decision you’re not comfortable with, schedule a confidential appointment today.