23 Jun Unexpected Pregnancy Options: A Birthmother’s Guide to Compassionate Care
An unplanned pregnancy can hit like a tidal wave. If you’re here, it’s because you’re exploring one of the most difficult and selfless choices a woman can make—placing a child for adoption. Remember, you are not alone, and you have unexpected pregnancy options.
- Parenting – Choosing to raise your child yourself.
- Abortion – As an agency, we only focus on parenting and adoption.
- Adoption –Choosing an adoptive family to raise your child
Adoption Isn’t Giving Up. It’s Making a Plan
You are not giving up but making a conscious, thoughtful plan for your child’s future. Modern adoption is different from what you might picture. It’s not secretive, and you don’t disappear after giving birth (unless you choose to). You’re in charge of how the plan goes.
You Choose the Adoptive Family
As a birthmother, you have the power to choose the adoptive family. You can:
- Look through detailed family profiles
- Meet the adoptive parents you have chosen (in person, video, or calls)
- Ask questions about their values, home life, and hopes for the future
You might want a family with the same faith background, cultural roots, or parenting style. You might care if they love animals, play music, or prioritize education. Whatever matters to you, you get to decide.
Decide the Contact Level
There are three main types of adoption:
- Open Adoption – Ongoing contact: updates, photos, visits.
- Semi-Open – Limited contact, often through an agency
- Closed – No contact after placement.
There’s no “right” answer here. It’s about what feels right for you and your emotional journey.
You Get the Support
An adoption agency like Colorado Christian Services can provide:
- Free counseling before, during, and after birth
- Help with pregnancy-related medical expenses
- Housing or transportation assistance, if needed
- 24/7 access to compassionate caseworkers who listen
With over 61 years of experience, Colorado Christian Services (CCS) provides confidential and free support for birth mothers. We are here to answer your questions, explore your options, and support you, without any pressure to give your child up for adoption.
Talking to us does not obligate you to put your baby up for adoption. We’re here to support you, no matter what you decide.
If you want to learn more, contact us now. Talk to our compassionate caseworkers to have your questions answered. We would love to talk with you. Call us at (720) 280-9517. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Whether you choose adoption or to parent, we’re here to help you explore what’s right for you.
Positive Adoption Language Disclaimer:
Our blog posts use language people commonly use when seeking help with their pregnancy and adoption plans. We use the same language in our blogs to help reach more people needing our services. At Colorado Christian Services, we like to use positive adoption language that might differ from commonly searched terms about adoption. We would be honored to help serve you, so please call us today.