05 Mar Hiding My Pregnancy: Would Abortion Be an Option?
If you’re considering abortion because you feel like you need to hide your pregnancy, it’s important to take a step back and explore the real reasons behind your fears. Abortion is a life-altering decision that terminates a pregnancy, but before making this choice, ask yourself:
- Are you feeling pressured to get an abortion because you’re afraid of how your friends and family will react?
- Are you worried about judgment or rejection from those around you?
- Are you at risk of homelessness or an unsafe situation if your partner finds out you’re pregnant?
These are all real and valid concerns, and it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed. However, before rushing into a decision, it’s essential to fully understand abortion, how it works, and the risks involved.
Read on to learn more, or contact us today to find a safe, supportive space to find help.
Why Do You Feel the Need to Hide Your Pregnancy?
Before making any choice, it’s worth exploring why you feel like you can’t share your pregnancy news. Is it fear of disappointing someone? Worry about financial struggles? Pressure from others to make a decision you’re not fully comfortable with?
Whatever the reason, remember: this is your pregnancy and your decision. You deserve the opportunity to consider all of your options and make an honest choice—one that isn’t based on fear, pressure, or judgment from others.
Understanding the Risks of Abortion
Abortion is a permanent decision that comes with physical and emotional risks, including:
- Medical abortion (the abortion pill): Can result in severe pain and a potentially life-threatening infection, among other risks
- Surgical abortion: Risks include infection, and damage to the uterus or cervix, which could affect future pregnancies and cause painful periods
- Emotional impact: Many women experience feelings of regret, sadness, anxiety, or depression after an abortion, especially if they feel pressured into their decision
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
At Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center, we provide a safe, confidential space for you to talk, ask questions, and explore your options without pressure. You don’t have to navigate this all alone—we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Contact us today to schedule a confidential appointment and get the help you deserve.
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
Sources:
David C. Reardon, “The abortion and mental health controversy: A comprehensive literature review of common ground agreements, disagreements, actionable recommendations, and research opportunities,” National Library of Medicine, October 29, 2018, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6207970/#:~:text=In%20many%20cases%2C%20this%20may%20be%20due%20to%20feeling%20pressured%20into%20an%20abortion.
“Dilation and curettage,” Mayo Clinic. Accessed February 25, 2025, https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/dilation-and-curettage/about/pac-20384910.
Idun Røseth et al, “‘Out of This World’: Norwegian Women’s Experiences of Medical Abortion Pain,” National Library of Medicine, April 4, 2023, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10082597/.
“Medical abortion,” Mayo Clinic. Accessed February 25, 2025, https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/medical-abortion/about/pac-20394687.