Pregnancy during the holidays can feel like a double dose of stress and anxiety. This time of year often means more social obligations, which can heighten your sense of feeling overwhelmed because your pregnancy will likely be a topic of conversation, or maybe you haven’t shared the news yet. It’s essential to know how to navigate these situations.
At Lakeside Women’s Clinic, we offer no-cost pregnancy confirmation services and options consultations, where you can get information about your pregnancy that will help you easily navigate conversations and events with family and friends.
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1. Decide Who to Tell
One major source of stress could be keeping your pregnancy a secret. Deciding to tell at least one other person can feel like a release valve, taking the pressure off you. Once you tell one supportive and trustworthy person, you can consider who else you want to tell next.
2. Have Your Responses Prepared
Decide ahead of time what you are comfortable discussing and what you’re not. Come up with answers to questions you could expect to hear.
Maybe you’re not ready to tell many people, that’s okay. You can prepare responses to regular questions that might feel invasive at the moment, such as “What’s new with you?”
Or, if friends and family have heard the news, they will likely ask about your due date, how you’re feeling, and what your plans are for your pregnancy.
If you are not comfortable sharing, most people will respect that. You can say things like “I’m still figuring things out, but how are you doing?”
The most important thing is that you feel confident entering into these scenarios, so you can better enjoy the holiday season without feeling unsure about how to handle potentially awkward questions.
3. Take Advantage of No-Cost Pregnancy Services
At our clinic, we offer essential no-cost pregnancy services, including pregnancy confirmation through testing and an ultrasound.
Once you confirm your pregnancy, you will also know your gestational age and available options. For example, the abortion pill is only FDA-approved through ten weeks of gestational age.
During the holidays and throughout the year, our clinic provides a safe space for you to ask questions and gather information. The more you know, the more empowered you will feel.
Contact us today. Happy Holidays from all of us at Lakeside Women’s Clinic!
