Keeping the news about your pregnancy bottled up inside can feel overwhelming and isolating. While telling your family and boyfriend the news will help you feel better, gathering the courage can be difficult.
Your feelings are understandable, but there’s good news—by taking small steps of preparation, you can enter the conversation feeling confident and in control.
Know Your Options First
Everyone will have an opinion about how you should move forward in the pregnancy. However, before you hear these opinions, you must first know what you believe.
This is why, before you go into the conversation with your boyfriend and family, you need to research your pregnancy options, which include parenting, adoption, or abortion.
At InnerVisions HealthCare Clinic, we provide medically accurate information about your options and a safe space to ask questions—all at no cost.
Think About What You Want to Say
After you’ve researched your pregnancy options, it is helpful to consider what you want to say to your family and boyfriend when you tell them the news.
Some talking points to consider include:
- What pregnancy decision(s) am I considering and why?
- How can I work toward my goals while moving forward with my pregnancy decision?
- How can my parents and boyfriend best support me right now?
It’s also important to consider how you will respond and what you will say if your family and boyfriend don’t react the way you hope.
Pick the Time and Place
Tell your family and boyfriend the news when they can give you their full attention without being distracted. Are they less busy on the weekends? If so, this might be the best time.
Choosing a place where you feel comfortable is also important. Do you feel most calm at home or in public? Picking a comfortable spot will give you an element of control over this conversation.
You’re Not Alone in This
Preparing to tell your family and boyfriend the news about your pregnancy can feel scary, but you’re not alone. We’re here for you.
Contact us today to learn about all the ways we can help. Whether you need a safe space to talk or are looking for no-cost pregnancy services, we’ve got you covered.