My girlfriend is pregnant. What if she wants an abortion and I don't? Is there anything I can do to keep the baby?
Unfortunately, there is little a man can do legally if his partner has decided to have an abortion. However, a man can have a strong influence on her decision. If you want to keep the baby, you need to tell her that and what you can do to help and take care of them.
Call us and make an appointment to meet with a trained volunteer counselor.
Most men say, "I will support her no matter what she decides."
Although the guy is trying to be supportive, this leaves the whole burden of the decision on the woman. She needs a strong partner in helping her think through this life-changing decision.
If you openly tell her you want to keep the baby and will help her, she will consider keeping the baby. It can make a difference! But if you stay "neutral", she might think you're really saying "I don't want this baby." For more help, call us today!
What are the future impacts if my girlfriend decides to have an abortion?
Up to 70% of couples break up after an abortion. You and your girlfriend may have a hard time with the after-effects of the abortion.
"Studies within the first few weeks after the abortion have found that between 40 and 60 percent of women questioned report negative reactions. Within 8 weeks after their abortions, 55% expressed guilt, 44% complained of nervous disorders, 36% had experienced sleep disturbances, and 31% had regrets about their decision." [source]
How can I help my girlfriend during her pregnancy?
During a pregnancy, women go through all kinds of emotions. A male partner can do many things to help her including:
Unfortunately, there is little a man can do legally if his partner has decided to have an abortion. However, a man can have a strong influence on her decision. If you want to keep the baby, you need to tell her that and what you can do to help and take care of them.
Call us and make an appointment to meet with a trained volunteer counselor.
Most men say, "I will support her no matter what she decides."
Although the guy is trying to be supportive, this leaves the whole burden of the decision on the woman. She needs a strong partner in helping her think through this life-changing decision.
If you openly tell her you want to keep the baby and will help her, she will consider keeping the baby. It can make a difference! But if you stay "neutral", she might think you're really saying "I don't want this baby." For more help, call us today!
What are the future impacts if my girlfriend decides to have an abortion?
Up to 70% of couples break up after an abortion. You and your girlfriend may have a hard time with the after-effects of the abortion.
"Studies within the first few weeks after the abortion have found that between 40 and 60 percent of women questioned report negative reactions. Within 8 weeks after their abortions, 55% expressed guilt, 44% complained of nervous disorders, 36% had experienced sleep disturbances, and 31% had regrets about their decision." [source]
How can I help my girlfriend during her pregnancy?
During a pregnancy, women go through all kinds of emotions. A male partner can do many things to help her including:
- Get relationship counseling.
- Attend parenting classes with her.
- Make sure she's eating healthy food.
- Go with her to her doctor.
- Call her to ask how she's feeling.
- Listen to her as she shares.
- Together, come up with a plan on how to raise your child.
- If your girlfriend decides to parent the child and receives custody, you can request visitation rights and be involved in your child's life.
- If she decides to parent the child, you are required by law to pay child support until they are the legal age of 18.
- You and the mother can together arrange an adoption plan for your child. Adoption allows you to be part of your child's life while making a loving decision for them as their birthfather.
