BOOK OF CHOICES - New York Resources for Unplanned Pregnancy

PREVENTING PREGNANCY

AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY: YOUR CHOICES

ENDING A PREGNANCY: ABORTION CARE

CHOOSING ADOPTION

BECOMING A PARENT

PAYING FOR YOUR CARE

You may be at this website today because you are looking for help with an unplanned pregnancy. You may feel nervous about your situation. Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy can be a very emotional experience for some women. However, you are not alone; 50% of all pregnancies are unplanned. You should also know that there are many choices available to you. This guide will lead you to real resources and professionals who will respect your right to make the decision that is best for you.

• How to Use this Guide

• Section I: PREVENTING PREGNANCY

a. Understanding the Various Birth Control Methods
b. Soon After Unprotected Sex You Can Still Prevent Pregnancy
c. Where to Get Emergency Contraception (EC or the morning after pill)
d. Where to Get Low-Cost EC in NYC

• Section II: AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY: YOUR CHOICES

a. Your Choices
b. Ending a Pregnancy: Abortion Care
c. Choosing Adoption
d. Becoming a Parent

• Section III: ENDING A PREGNANCY: ABORTION CARE

a. The Types of Abortion Services Available
b. Know the Law and Your Rights in New York State
c. Myths About Abortion
d. Where to Get an Abortion

• Section IV: CHOOSING ADOPTION

a. New York Pro-Choice Adoption Resources
b. Bill of Rights for Birth Parent and Answers to Questions about Adoption
c. Myths About Adoption
d. Where to Place a Child in Adoption

• Section V: BECOMING A PARENT

a. Continuing Your Pregnancy
b. Parenting Resources

• Section VI: PAYING FOR YOUR CARE

a. Paying for Your Care


			PREVENTING PREGNANCY AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY: YOUR CHOICES ENDING A PREGNANCY: ABORTION CARE CHOOSING ADOPTION BECOMING A PARENT PAYING FOR YOUR CARE

	You may be at this website today because you are looking for help with an unplanned pregnancy. You may feel nervous about your situation. Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy can be a very emotional experience for some women. However, you are not alone; 50% of all pregnancies are unplanned. You should also know that there are many choices available to you. This guide will lead you to real resources and professionals who will respect your right to make the decision that is best for you. • How to Use this Guide • Section I: PREVENTING PREGNANCY a. Understanding the Various Birth Control Methods b. Soon After Unprotected Sex You Can Still Prevent Pregnancy c. Where to Get Emergency Contraception (EC or the morning after pill) d. Where to Get Low-Cost EC in NYC • Section II: AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY: YOUR CHOICES a. Your Choices b. Ending a Pregnancy: Abortion Care c. Choosing Adoption d. Becoming a Parent • Section III: ENDING A PREGNANCY: ABORTION CARE a. The Types of Abortion Services Available b. Know the Law and Your Rights in New York State c. Myths About Abortion d. Where to Get an Abortion • Section IV: CHOOSING ADOPTION a. New York Pro-Choice Adoption Resources b. Bill of Rights for Birth Parent and Answers to Questions about Adoption c. Myths About Adoption d. Where to Place a Child in Adoption • Section V: BECOMING A PARENT a. Continuing Your Pregnancy b. Parenting Resources • Section VI: PAYING FOR YOUR CARE a. Paying for Your Care