Every woman with an unplanned pregnancy has the right to receive care for both physical and mental health, and each person may not need to choose the same option. We respect that decision without judgment and hope that the choice will be a safe one.
There are two main approaches to addressing the issue of unplanned pregnancy:
Continuing the pregnancy and not continuing the pregnancy, or terminating the pregnancy.
Continuing the pregnancy requires considering how to manage various potential impacts, both emotional and behavioral, such as anxiety, shame, regret, impulsive decisions, and social impacts like lack of housing, unemployment, lack of support, relationships with parents and partners, as well as future impacts like continuing education and job termination. If choosing this path, a clear life plan during pregnancy and after childbirth is necessary to find a suitable solution, which may require assistance from relevant agencies. Consider planning strategies as shown in the image.
Terminating the pregnancy abortion requires considering the legal criteria for termination, gestational age, and safety by choosing a reliable service provider and using safe methods. Safe termination should be done at less than 12 weeks of gestation. If more than 12 weeks, it must be performed by a specialist doctor. Termination at more than 22-24 weeks is not recommended due to potential health risks to the woman, which can be severe and even fatal. Termination should include counseling both before and after to prevent future unplanned pregnancies and to address mental health.
When talking about abortion, most people think of the term “free abortion,” even though no country in the world allows free abortion. It refers to safe termination of pregnancy, which means reproductive health services for women that are safe and standardized by specialists only. Those facing unplanned pregnancy issues can call 1663 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day for consultation services on options for unplanned pregnancy and coordination for service referrals according to the chosen option.
Information from: The book “Life Has Choices: Hundreds of Ways to Find Solutions” pages 13-14
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