Options Counseling
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What Is It?
When a professional options counselor talks about the three choices a person has when they are pregnant: parenting, adoption, and abortion.
An Example
Jess is pregnant and wants to explore their options. Jess calls a trusted health care provider to speak with an options counselor who will discuss the three options: parenting, adoption, and abortion. Jess wants to learn more about each option before making a decision.
What to Know
Every glossary word connects to different parts of the Sexuality Wheel. Explore the information below to learn more.
- The decision a pregnant person makes is ultimately up to them.
- Pregnant people should not feel pressured to make their choice based on the opinions of health care providers, romantic partners, friends, or other family members.
- If a pregnant person receives decision-making support, the personal values, bodily autonomy, and consent of the pregnant person must be respected.
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What three options does a person have when they are pregnant?
Parenting, adoption, or abortion. A trained options counselor can help a person decide which of these three options is best for them.
What other questions do you have about options counseling?
Write down or record an audio note with any questions you have to ask someone you trust. You may also find answers to your questions by using websites, books, and other resources in the Resource Hub.