*Name changed to protect client confidentiality.
When Maria came in for her appointment, she shared that her pregnancy was unplanned and that she had recently learned she was pregnant during an ER visit. Feeling overwhelmed by her diabetes, medication concerns, limited support, and pressure from her mother to abort, she had already scheduled an abortion for two days later. Although she was not open to adoption, she agreed to review all of her options and have a same-day ultrasound.
A few days later, an advocate followed up with Maria. She happily shared, “Thank you for checking on me! I decided I do want to keep the baby no matter what anyone thinks. The baby is a blessing. And yes, my ultrasound appointment went really well.” After receiving information, support, and seeing her baby on ultrasound, Maria felt confident in her decision to continue her pregnancy.