October 1, 2026 Finding out you’re pregnant again after having an abortion can bring up feelings you weren’t expecting. Maybe you remember how difficult the last experience was. Maybe you’ve already decided that you don’t want to go through another abortion, but you’re unsure what continuing this pregnancy could mean for your future. Whatever you’re feeling right now, you can pause before making another decision. This pregnancy is a new situation, and you have the opportunity to consider your options based on your current circumstances. You don’t have to sort through your other options without support. The Legacy Center of Mount Airy offers confidential options consultations where you can talk openly, ask questions, and get information about what comes next. Schedule your free appointment today to get the answers you deserve. You Have Options If you do not want another abortion, you can consider continuing your pregnancy and either parenting your child or making an adoption plan. Parenting means raising your child yourself. Learning about available resources and support we can offer at our center can help you understand what parenting could look like for you. Adoption allows you to continue your pregnancy and make a plan for your child to be raised by another family. You do not have to decide immediately. Taking time to learn about both options can help you understand what may be possible for you. If you have received a positive pregnancy test, the next step is to confirm important details about your current pregnancy. The Legacy Center of Mount Airy offers free lab-quality pregnancy testing and ultrasound referrals that can provide additional information, including how far along you are (gestational age), the location of the pregnancy, and whether a fetal heartbeat is detected. Learning More About Adoption If parenting does not feel right for you, but you also do not want another abortion, adoption may be an option to explore. Adoption has changed significantly over the years. Today, you can take an active role in creating an adoption plan, including learning about potential adoptive families and deciding what type of contact you may want after the adoption. There are different types of adoption arrangements, including open, semi-open, and closed adoption. An open adoption may allow you to have communication or contact with the adoptive family and your child. In contrast, a closed adoption generally involves little or no identifying information or contact. A semi-open adoption means a third party mediates all communication between you and the adoptive family. The Legacy Center of Mount Airy can help you navigate your questions and connect you with reputable adoption agencies that can explain the process in more detail. Considering Parenting You may have ruled out parenting previously because you were worried about how you would manage raising a child or because your circumstances felt difficult. However, there are many resources and sources of support available in your community. The Legacy Center of Mount Airy offers free educational classes that can help you build practical skills and learn what to expect along the way. We have classes covering pregnancy and birth, newborn care, and life skills. Plus, you can earn Baby Bucks by completing courses and assignments, which you can use toward essential items at our Baby Boutique, including diapers, wipes, clothing, and more. We can also connect you with referrals for financial assistance with housing and utilities. Talking with our team at our center about your concerns can help you understand what parenting could look like with the support available to you. You don’t have to go through this pregnancy alone. Working Through Your Feelings Having another pregnancy after an abortion can bring up emotions connected to your previous experience. You may feel grief, regret, anger, relief, confusion, or a combination of different feelings. The Legacy Center of Mount Airy offers grief counseling to give you a confidential place to talk about your experience and work through whatever you may be feeling. You can take your time, ask questions, and talk with someone who will listen without judging you. If you are struggling emotionally or finding it difficult to cope with your feelings, additional counseling or mental health support may also be helpful. Get Support Today You do not have to make another pregnancy decision based on fear, pressure, or what happened in the past. The Legacy Center of Mount Airy provides free and confidential pregnancy services to confirm your pregnancy details, along with support as you consider parenting and adoption, and your feelings about your previous abortion. We are here with you at every step. Contact us to make your appointment. The Legacy Center of Mount Airy does not provide or refer for abortions.
