2 Months Pregnant? [You Have Options]

If you’re two months pregnant and don’t want the baby because you’re not ready to parent, or just don’t want to, you’re not alone.

If you are five, six or seven weeks pregnant and don’t want to be pregnant, there are options for you. This unplanned pregnancy doesn’t have to keep you from the future you had dreamed for yourself. You may be in the middle of pursuing career goals, or money could be too tight to raise a child. Many expectant mothers aren’t sure who the father is, which makes the thought of parenting seem impossible. It’s okay to be six, seven or even eights week pregnant and not want the baby. In fact, it’s completely understandable.

Through adoption, Julia was able to continue pursuing her dreams.

“I knew my life did not stop after adoption,” Julia said. “It gave me a second chance to pursue my goals and dreams so that I can be a better version of myself and help people along the way. I wanted to show my daughter that I didn’t give up on myself and, more importantly, her.”

You’re still very early on in your pregnancy — the baby is smaller than a raspberry — so you have time to figure out what’s best for you. This guide will help you understand the options you can choose from during your second month of pregnancy, and give you some practical considerations for making the best choice for your life.

If you’d like to speak to an adoption professional now, you can contact us online.

First Things First: Take Care Of Yourself

Pregnancy has a significant effect on your body. Before worrying about your options if you are six or seven weeks pregnant and don’t want to be pregnant, you need to take care of your health.

If you haven’t already done so, it’s a good idea to verify your pregnancy with a doctor. After that, schedule your first prenatal checkup. If going to the doctor sounds scary due to finances, check in with local Medicaid providers (and look into how adoption financial assistance could ease your financial anxiety). It’s important to work with a healthcare professional during a pregnancy if at all possible.

There a couple things to keep in mind during your second month of pregnancy:

• 5 Weeks Pregnant: This is the most common time to find out you are pregnant, since pregnancy technically starts on the first day of your last period. You’re likely feeling some pregnancy symptoms, like nausea or fatigue.
• 6 Weeks Pregnant: This is also a common time to find out about pregnancy. It’s important to find a medical professional to work with as your pregnancy progresses.
• 7 Weeks Pregnant: It seems crazy, but by this time in most pregnancies you can detect a heartbeat. The embryo is really starting to grow!
• 8 Weeks Pregnant: It’s close to time for your first prenatal checkup. Staying on top of your health during a pregnancy is vitally important.

Five Or Six Weeks Pregnant And Don’t Want To Be [Unplanned Pregnancy Options]

After you’ve taken care of your health needs, you can start focusing on what to do with your pregnancy. Like we said, you’re still early on when you’ve just found out you’re five or six weeks pregnant and don’t want to be. You have some time to consider all of your options. Regardless of what you choose, this will be one of the more significant decisions in your life so far. You’ll be thankful afterward that you took the time to be completely sure before deciding.

If you are around five weeks pregnant and don’t want the baby, you have three basic options: parenting, abortion and adoption.

ADOPTION

Many women wonder, “Can you put a baby up for adoption if you are 2 months pregnant?” The answer to this question is always yes!

If you haven’t had a chance to yet, now is a great time to create an adoption plan. Overall, the process for placing a child for adoption at 2 months of pregnancy will look nearly the same as starting the process during any other month. Below are the normal steps for getting started when you’re 2 months pregnant and considering adoption:

Step 1: Contact an adoption professional. When you call an adoption agency, a trained professional will go over all of your options for an unplanned pregnancy at 2 months. If and when you’re ready to start making an adoption plan, your adoption professional will help you through every step. If you’re not sure where to start searching for an adoption agency, you can complete our contact form to be connected with an adoption professional now.

Step 2: Create an adoption plan. Your assigned professional will start asking you some questions about your plans for adoption. He or she will ask you about your ideal adoptive family, how much contact you’re open to, what you want the hospital stay to look like, and more. All of these questions will create an adoption that’s made just for you if you’re 2 months pregnant and don’t want the baby. It’s okay if you’re not totally sure about some of these questions yet — your adoption professional will help you think through all of your options, and you can take your time making a plan that you’re 100% comfortable with.

 Step 3: Choose the perfect adoptive parents: After you’ve decided on what you’re looking for, your assigned professional will send you a variety of adoptive family profiles. If you work with a larger, national adoption agency, then you’ll be given more families to consider. Some agencies work with hundreds of families at once, while others only have a small handful of family profiles for you to look at. Once you pick out a family, you can start getting to know them through conference calls, email exchanges, texts, even in-person visits.

 Step 4: Create a hospital plan and get ready for placement. Similar to your adoption plan, you’ll have full control over what you want your hospital stay to look like when you’re 2 months pregnant and don’t want the baby. You’ll also have full support from your adoption agency to make this time as peaceful as possible. You’ll be able to decide how much interaction you plan to have with the adoptive parents, who will be the first one to hold your baby, how much time you want to spend with your baby and more.

After the delivery, you’ll have to sign your adoption paperwork. How long you’ll have to wait until you need to sign this document will depend on where you live.

Step 5: Adjust to post-placement life. Just because the adoption is over doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye. As the birth mother, you get to decide how much contact you’re open to after placement. Most women choose to at least stay open through pictures and letters, but you can you even plan visits once a year, if not more.

If you’re having thoughts of, “I’m 7 weeks pregnant and don’t want the baby,” please contact an adoption professional to create a plan.

PARENTING

Most women who experience unplanned pregnancies decide to raise the child. If you feel like it’s possible to be a parent, this is usually the first choice. A child is a beautiful opportunity to experience the joys of parenthood. However, we understand that parenting may not be a realistic option for you.

ABORTION 

You have the right to choose abortion anywhere in America, but some states have laws that are more restrictive than others. So, researching your state’s laws is important. Depending on where you live, your window of opportunity to choose abortion may be smaller. Many women find that abortion is the best option if they are 2 months pregnant and don’t want the baby, but there can also be disadvantages.

CHOOSING ADOPTION FOR YOUR BABY

Choosing adoption is a way to take charge of your unplanned pregnancy while doing something that will benefit you, your child and hopeful adoptive parents. The domestic infant adoption process is geared toward the needs of expectant mothers. You will be in charge of the decisions, and an adoption specialist will be available to you — at no cost — to guide you through each step.

Adoption isn’t right for everyone who is 8 weeks pregnant and doesn’t want the baby, but it could be the best choice for you. Adoption may be right for you if:

• You aren’t ready to be a mother
• You still want to give your child a chance to thrive in a family
• There’s no way for you to financially support a child
• Your family is already complete

“It is true that I cared about her very deeply, and it is also true that I wasn’t ready to be a mother. I am so lucky that adoption was available to me and that I found two wonderful people who were ready to be parents, because it was the only way to make a decision that coincided with my highest values of love and respect for Ellie’s life and mine,” said Katheryn about her adoption experience.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

You shouldn’t feel pressured into any of the three choices above. This is your life, and only you can decide the best route for your future. You still have time when you are two months pregnant and don’t want the baby.

You can get more free information to help inform your choice by speaking with an adoption specialist who will help you understand all of your options, not just adoption.