Unplanned Pregnancy

unplanned pregnancy?

Question: i was just wondering, i've had a lot of friends and girls i know get pregnant and i was wondering if you've had an unplanned pregnancy, was it because it was your fault or not? how many of you became pregnant because of failure in birthcontrol or condoms? how many of you became pregnant because you didn't use the birthcontrol correctly? and how many of you became pregnant just out of stupidity or ignorance? note that i've said UNPLANNED! which excludes women that are pregnant because they planned it. and i used those two terms because ignorance means a lack of knowledge or education (so it's no offensive if you're smart) and i said "out of stupidity" because, let's face it, some people out there are really stupid when it comes to protection!

Answer: i am currently pregnant with a suprise baby. it wasnt out of ignorance or stupidity, it was for medical reasons that for a year and a half, we didnt have to use any form of protection, then within a month of prescription medication, we got pregnant. I cant take BC and yes, we sometimes forgot the condom, but its not like we didnt want children, we just didnt think we were going to have one this soon. A lot of pregnancies are unplanned due to improper use of bc control pills or condoms breaking, or yes pure stupidity, but this is a situation where, our religous background is completely against it, but we are taking responsibility for our actions and are excited and dont believe we are ignorant or acted stupid. There isnt anything wrong with it. Its like people saying that its wrong to have a baby out of wedlock, more and more people are doing it,( not only poor people, but rich people too)because marriage doesnt hold as high of a value to people now a days as it used to.

Unplanned pregnancy?

Question: I am about 6 weeks pregnant and it was unplanned. I have told the father about the pregnancy and he was adament that I have an abortion, however I have very strong opposition to abortions for personal and religious reasons, so now I've decided to raise this child on my own. I am wondering if I should contact the father again to see how he'd like to be involved or is it already a lost cause???

Answer: I am opposed to abortion as well, but I don't think you should write off the guy forever because he wanted you to have one. Some men just don't understand. He might grow up and realize his mistake. He needs to be given the chance to be involved in the life of his child. Prepare yourself for the possibility that he doesn't want anything to do with the baby, but still give him the chance. It doesn't mean you have to be really friendly with him or hang out with him yourself, but your child deserves to know his father if that possibility is available.

What does your religion counsel about unplanned pregnancy to the unwed?

Question: I am researching a paper for a religious diversity class. My topic is "Religion's influence on the decision to parent vs. relinquish for adoption in cases of unplanned pregnancy." I am hoping to get a well rounded set of responses representing many different religious views. Please provide whatever background is necessary to illuminate this topic. Mamma's Girl -- Thank you. I admire your decision, which had to be a tough one. Congratulations on the new sister!

Answer: I grew up in a predominately Catholic area. When the girls I went to high school with got pregnant they were either a. forced to marry (and have an "early" delivery) or b. go live with a distant relative and give it up for adoption. I was raised a nondenominational Christian. When I go to church, it doesn't matter if you're married or not, babies are a gift and it's up to the mother to decide what will be best for her child. If the mom chooses adoption, the church looks for couples wanting to adopt, or works along side an agency. I've seen many successful cases. It's all a matter on the support you can receive, regardless your choice.