When you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy, advice can come quickly—and sometimes loudly. Friends often mean well, but what begins as concern can start to feel like pressure or even a demand.

Decisions about your pregnancy are deeply personal. You are the one who will carry the physical, emotional, and long-term weight of whatever choice is made. That means the decision deserves time, space, and support—not urgency or coercion.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or pressured and want to talk with someone outside of your circle, You Medical is here to listen. Our advocates and nurses offer free, confidential conversations focused on you—your questions, your concerns, and your situation.

Do I Have Options?

It can sometimes feel as though abortion or even parenting is being presented as the only path forward. While they may be the only option people talk about, they are not the only ones.

Every pregnancy—and every woman’s situation—is different. Understanding what options exist and what each one involves can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your values, circumstances, and readiness.

Considering Parenting 

Parenting can feel daunting, especially when the pregnancy is unexpected. Regardless of age, financial situation, education level, or current responsibilities, many women choose to parent—but it requires support, planning, and commitment.

Questions often come up, such as:

• Who will be part of my support system?
• Where will I live?
• How will I continue school or work?
• What resources are available to help me care for a child?

At You Medical, we help walk through these questions with you. Together, we can explore what support already exists and identify what may still be needed. We offer referrals for housing, medical care, food assistance, childcare, and other community resources, along with parenting education to help you feel more prepared and supported.

Making an Adoption Plan

For some women, parenting may not feel like the right next step—but abortion may not feel right either. Adoption is another option that looks very different today than it did in the past.

Modern adoption plans are led by the expectant mother. You have the option to choose the adoptive family and decide how much contact you would like to have both before and after placement. Adoption services typically come at no cost to you.

While You Medical is not a licensed child-placing agency, we can connect you with reputable adoption agencies in the area. In many cases, medical and legal expenses related to pregnancy are covered, and assistance for other pregnancy-related needs may be available.

Adoption is often misunderstood. It is not about “giving up” a child—it is about making a thoughtful plan for their future while honoring your own circumstances and capacity.

Understanding Abortion

You Medical does not provide or refer for abortion. However, we do believe it’s important that you have access to accurate, medically based information.

When you schedule an appointment, you can have one on one conversation with a trusted medical professional to discuss how abortion procedures work, potential side effects, and possible physical and emotional risks. Our goal is not to pressure you in any direction, but to help you understand what each option involves so you are not making a decision based on incomplete or rushed information.

How Can You Medical Help?

When people around you are pushing for answers or decisions, it’s okay to pause. You deserve the time to ask questions, process your emotions, and explore your options without pressure.

You Medical can serve as a non-judgmental, supportive third party to listen, answer questions, and help you think through what comes next. Appointments are free, confidential, and focused entirely on you.

You can schedule an appointment online or call 509-491-1101 to speak with someone directly.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. We’re here to offer support, information, and a listening ear as you take your next steps.