Unplanned Pregnancy: Second Child, Third Child, or Fourth Child [What to Do]

This could be your first time experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, and you will likely notice some physical and emotional side effects that you haven’t experienced before. The considerations of a first-time unexpected pregnancy are often different from the concerns of an unplanned third pregnancy, for instance.

Depending on how far along you are, your options are generally: adoption, parenting, or abortion. 

Talking to a professional about your options can help guide you toward making a decision that is best for you and your baby. 

If you are wondering how to deal with an unplanned second pregnancy, you have experienced pregnancy before, so you have a general idea of what to expect on a physical level. On an emotional level, it is a vastly different experience. 

Your first pregnancy may have resulted in parenting, adoption, or abortion, and it will weigh heavily on how you process this second unplanned pregnancy. Fortunately, you are not alone. Millions of people in the U.S. experience this every year, and for many of them, it is not the first time, either. When you’re pregnant with an unwanted second child, help is always available.  

The same three options – parenting, adoption, and abortion – are available to you. Many people who choose adoption for their child are already parents themselves, and their second unplanned pregnancy is the beginning of a beautiful journey.  This unwanted second pregnancy may have arrived at an inopportune moment, but it doesn't mean you cannot decide what is best for you and your baby.

Contact a professional to learn more about the options you have available. 

If you are facing an unplanned third pregnancy, you have the same options available to you regardless of what you chose for your first two pregnancies. If you find yourself stuck about what to do, then here are some questions you can ask yourself: 

• Do I want to raise another child? 
• What does the baby’s father think about this? 
• How could my choice affect the children I already may have? 
• Which path is best for me? 

It is completely normal to feel unsure about how to cope with an unplanned third pregnancy. More likely than not, you never expected to be pregnant with an unwanted third child, and you’re feeling a little lost right now. Hopefully, these questions can help you determine what choice best suits your situation. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact us today to learn more about your options for an unwanted third child.  

Just like people facing their first, second, or third unplanned pregnancies, you can choose whatever option works best for your situation. Parenting, adoption, and abortion are all equally valid options, and they are all available to you just as with any other unexpected pregnancy.

Taking your time and weighing your options is important to determine what is best for you and your baby.  Anytime you have questions you can talk to a professional to get the answers you need and any help guiding you towards making a decision.