How soon do I have to decide?
If there is a chance that you will continue the pregnancy you should begin prenatal health care as soon as possible.
You should have a medical exam early in your pregnancy to make sure that you are healthy and the pregnancy is normal. This is the case whether you are considering parenting or adoption. You can get complete information about prenatal care and how to pay for it from your doctor, your family planning centre or pregnancy counselling centre.
If you are considering abortion you should contact the IFPA's Nationwide Pregnancy Counselling Service to find a counsellor in your area as soon as possible. You need time to make the right decision for you.
Legal abortion is very safe, but like any medical procedure, there are certain risks. These risks are minimised if the abortion is carried out in the first trimester of pregnancy. Most Irish women travel to the UK or the Netherlands where abortion is available up to 24 weeks of gestation.
Contact:
- IFPA National Pregnancy Counselling Service 1850 49 50 51