Crisis Pregnancy

Finding out you are pregnant can be wonderful, beautiful, exciting – a precious experience.

It can also be fearful, terrible, awful – a nightmare experience.
One woman can have prepared for it, be in a secure relationship, have all the right circumstances to bring a child into the world, and eagerly await the arrival.

For another, it can be the last thing she expects, an event that cuts across her plans and her dreams for her life, her career, her future. She may feel the time is not right, she has no partner to support her, fearful of the financial strain, fearful of her parents, her friends, her work colleagues.

At Luton Good Counsel many of the women we see have been using one or more forms of contraception. Many are in their 20s or 30s. Some have children already, for some it is a first pregnancy. Some are in high powered jobs, some are mums at home. This is not an issue that just affects teenagers. There is no typical woman who finds herself facing an unplanned pregnancy.

In today’s world, an unplanned pregnancy leads to a “choice” – do I keep it, or not?

The answer does not lie just with the woman. Statistics show that in the first pregnancy the abortion rate is four times greater if the partner is not supportive, and six times greater if he is absent.*

Sadly, the door to abortion stands wide open. It is portrayed as safe, quick, simple, sensible, and practical – and because no one need know, it is very inviting.

But the cost is high- there are always two victims, one dead, one wounded.

The work of LGC is a work of education – and truth – the truth about the nature of abortion, and its far reaching consequences; about the development of the unborn child; about the vocation of motherhood; about the damage done to women- not just for a few days, but for months and years.

But it is truth hand in hand with love and compassion, care and understanding.

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We are here to help you. We understand that many women feel overwhelmed and are often scared by what can seem a very dark and uncertain path ahead.

We have seen around 2000 women since we opened in February 1999 and we understand how you feel. Don’t panic! Don’t rush into making a quick decision that you may regret.

Consider all your options. We are here to give you the time and space you need at this time in your life.

Whether you just need a pregnancy test or advice on different aspects of pregnancy, we are here for you.

And if you are struggling with the thought of continuing with the pregnancy and you are thinking of an abortion, then we are here to help you consider all your options.

If you need help and advice on Benefits and Accommodation we can guide you to the right agencies. See our many links below.

You need not be alone in this crisis – we can support you. We are here.

To make an appointment, in confidence, ring 01582 411155.

HERE ARE LINKS YOU MAY ALSO FIND USEFUL:

LUTON RIGHTS

An experienced and professional Centre offering advice on benefits, employment, debts.
www.lutonrights.org

LONE PARENT HELPDESK

www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk/helpdesk

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

Help with benefits enquiries, employment, debts
www.dwp.gov.uk

WOMENS AID

Helping women in domestic violence situations.
www.womensaid.org.uk

CARDINAL WINING PRO-LIFE INITIATIVE

Offers practical help to women facing a crisis pregnancy, irrespective of religion or ethnic background.
www.cardinalwinningprolifeinitiative.wordpress.com

LIFE

Offers free, confidential information and support to women facing a crisis pregnancy. They can offer accommodation to pregnant women and their young children.
www.lifecharity.org.uk

RIGHT TO LIFE

A pro-life organisation whose focus is predominantly political, but gives support to pregnant women, in particular to Polish nationals.
www.righttolife.org.uk

* Post Abortion Aftermath – Michael T Mannion. Published by Sheed and Ward 1994