Life has a way of throwing surprises our way, and few surprises are as life-altering as an unplanned pregnancy. The moment you realize – or even just suspect – that you’re pregnant can trigger a flood of emotions and leave you feeling overwhelmed about how to move forward. Rest assured that you don’t need to figure everything out right away.
Current laws in Texas leave most women with only two options for their pregnancy: parenting or adoption. Before making any decisions about which is right for you, we recommend that your first steps focus on ensuring that you get the care you need for a healthy pregnancy.
You don’t have to be alone in managing your unplanned pregnancy. In New Braunfels, there are organizations ready to provide free and low cost assistance during this time.
Find a Free Pregnancy Test in New Braunfels
Many organizations offer free pregnancy tests as well as no-cost sonograms. Confirming your pregnancy, and knowing how far along you are, provides valuable information that can help you determine your options.
Options for Life
1126 TX-337 Loop
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Website
Apply for Pregnancy Medicaid
The cost of prenatal care – not to mention labor and delivery – can feel overwhelming if you don’t have health insurance. Texas women who meet certain income requirements are eligible to have their maternity care covered by Pregnancy Medicaid. Women who live or work in New Braunfels can get assistance applying at this nearby Texas Benefits office location:
HHSC Benefits Office
1607 E. Common St.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Establish Prenatal Care
With your Pregnancy Medicaid plan, you’ll be able to choose an OB near you to provide prenatal care throughout your pregnancy. You’ll also want to start thinking about where to deliver. These New Braunfels hospitals both offer exceptional Labor & Delivery services:
Resolute Baptist Hospital
555 Creekside Crossing
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Christus Santa Rosa – New Braunfels
600 N. Union Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Consider Your Options
Not every unexpected pregnancy is a happy surprise. There are a lot of reasons women feel like raising a child right now isn’t right for them, and it’s important to explore those concerns. Sometimes, if a woman wants to be a parent, we can help her find a way. In other situations, we can help her explore adoption as an alternative. There is no right or wrong choice, and we support whatever decisions you make.
Explore Adoption in New Braunfels
Adoption Advocates helps women with unplanned pregnancies explore adoption as an option – without judgment or pressure. Our goal is to provide a honest, open look at adoption so that you can make the decision that’s best for you and your child.
As a nonprofit adoption agency, we’ve been providing free adoption support and services since 1991. Our offices in Austin and San Antonio offer safe spaces to discuss your situation and — if it feels right — begin making an adoption plan. We’re also happy to meet you in New Braunfels if that’s more convenient for you.
Meet Our New Braunfels Adoption Specialist
Alicia Ports, LMSW, provides counseling and support for expectant parents in Central Texas, including New Braunfels. She has a passion for working in the adoption field after previously working with former foster youth and going through the private adoption process with her daughter.
Questions about adoption? Reach out to Alicia directly:
CALL
(512) 477-1122
TEXT
(512) 270-8415
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“We had two really important things we were looking for. First we wanted an adoption agency that provided consistent and ongoing support for both adoptive and birth families. Second we wanted honest guidance and solid communication. From the very first phone call we knew we had found both.”
DANNA | NEW BRAUNFELS ADOPTIVE MOTHER
