Finding out you’re pregnant can bring a flurry of emotions. Maybe you’re excited or maybe you’re nervous. Maybe you have no idea how to really feel or what to do next.
While your parents, partner, friends, and others are likely to have their own feelings, what matters most are your own.
An unexpected pregnancy can bring up questions about your finances, relationship, career, family, health, and future plans.
Pregnancy counseling gives you a safe, confidential space to sort through all of it and focus on what matters most to you.
What Is Pregnancy Counseling in NJ?
Pregnancy counseling is a chance to talk openly about your pregnancy and the choices available to you.
Deciding what to do with an unplanned pregnancy can be difficult. At Metropolitan Medical Associates, we provide decision-making guidance that encourages patients to consider their personal circumstances, future goals, relationships, and feelings before making a choice.
These conversations can be very helpful, especially if you feel like you’re being pulled in many directions at once.
Is Parenting Right for Me?
For some people, continuing the pregnancy and becoming a parent feels like the right choice. For others, it may raise serious concerns.
Counseling gives you a chance to think about what parenting would look like in your actual life. You might consider your support system, relationship, finances, work, education, housing, and other factors.
You can also think about what you want your life to look like in the future and if parenting fits into those visions.
There’s no checklist that tells you whether you should become a parent. Your situation is personal. What works for someone else may not work for you.
What About Adoption?
If you don’t feel like you’re ready to parent, but also don’t want to end the pregnancy, adoption may be the right answer.
Talking about adoption can help you understand what that choice could mean for you and the baby. You may have questions about the different types of adoption, relationships with adoptive families, and what happens during the process.
It can also bring up complicated emotions. Your feelings are worth talking about, too.
What If I Am Considering Abortion?
Abortion may also be part of the conversation.
If you’re thinking about an abortion, you may have questions about the medical process, timing, risks, and recovery. You may also have emotional concerns.
At Metropolitan Medical Associates, we discuss abortion options based on how far along the pregnancy is and other individual circumstances. We offer medication abortion for early pregnancy and procedural options, depending on gestational age, for later weeks.
Having accurate information about abortion can make the decision feel less overwhelming.
What If I Feel Completely Torn?
This is where pregnancy counseling can be especially useful.
You may feel certain one day and unsure the next. You might feel relieved about one option but sad about what you would be giving up. You might worry about disappointing someone you love.
Mixed feelings are normal and don’t mean you’re making the wrong choice.
The fact is that pregnancy decisions often involve conflicting emotions and opinions from partners, friends, and family. Taking time to think about your future goals and what matters most to you can help you make a decision that feels best for you.
The important thing is to give yourself room to think.
You Don’t Have to Decide Alone: Pregnancy Counseling is Available in Bergen County
Remember, the decision you choose should fit your life.
At Metropolitan Medical Associates, we emphasize confidential care and one-on-one support. We’re here to provide clear information and a safe place for you to understand your options and ask honest questions.
Call our clinic at 201.429.9748 today to speak with a member of our staff or book an appointment below.
Learn More About Our Compassionate, Highly Specialized Abortion Providers in Englewood, NJ
Located just three miles from the George Washington Bridge in Englewood, New Jersey, Metropolitan Medical Associates is a state-licensed ambulatory care gynecological center dedicated to providing comprehensive women’s healthcare with the utmost regard for privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Decades of Combined Medical Expertise
Our clinical care is led by a dedicated team of board-certified gynecologists bringing over 100 years of combined experience to our practice. Supported by licensed medical personnel, an M.D. Anesthesiologist, and an on-site licensed laboratory, our medical team delivers high-quality, individualized care in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Certified Specialty Services
- Comprehensive Pregnancy Termination Care: Specially certified by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners to perform surgical and non-surgical abortions, administer the Abortion Pill, and provide care through 27 weeks of gestation.
- Women’s Health & Preventive Gynecology: Expert guidance and care across a broad range of gynecological needs, including birth control, STD screenings, cervical and breast cancer awareness, and cardiovascular health.
- Hospital Affiliations: Our physicians hold hospital privileges at nearby Englewood Hospital.
Accredited for Quality & Safety
Metropolitan Medical Associates is accredited by AAAASF (The Gold Standard in Accreditation) and strictly adheres to state and federal safety guidelines established by the State of New Jersey and the Department of Health & Human Services. We are also a proud member of the National Abortion Federation (NAF).