Abortion: Decision Making In this page

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An unplanned pregnancy is an event that can happen in the life of any woman. If you are in this situation, it is possible that you are in shock and that your emotions are jostling. Each woman reacts differently to the announcement of a pregnancy.

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You may have already made up your mind about this pregnancy. Otherwise, you may need time to think about the situation. Here is some food for thought to help you make your choice:

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Do you believe you have support from your partner, family, or loved ones regardless of your decision?

Do you have a study or career plans?

Can you continue your studies or keep the same job during pregnancy?

Does your state of health allow you to continue the pregnancy?

Does your rhythm of life allow you to continue the pregnancy?

Based on your assessment, will your financial situation allow you to raise a child?

In case of financial need, do you know people or resources who can help you, for example, your family or community organizations?

As you reflect, remember that the decision to continue or end the pregnancy is yours. This decision is a personal decision. You are free to make your choice according to your situation and your desires. Several reasons can explain your choice and these reasons belong to you.

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make an appointment as soon as possible with a health professional to follow up on your pregnancy. This professional can be a front-line specialist nurse practitioner, a midwife, a family doctor or a gynecologist;

start taking folic acid. You can consult a pharmacist for advice.

If you decide to continue the pregnancy and entrust the child for adoption:

make an appointment with a health professional for your pregnancy follow-up. This professional can be a front-line specialist nurse practitioner, a midwife, a family doctor or a gynecologist;

start taking folic acid. You can consult a pharmacist for advice;

to find out about adoption, contact your integrated health and social services center (CISSS) or your integrated university health and social services center (CIUSSS). To find their contact details, see the Find a resource section.

If you decide to have an abortion: