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Crisis Pregnancy Blog

11/29/07

Dealing with the Pressures

Posted by : Coley S. in Crisis Pregnancy Blog at 10:22 am , 321 words, 623 views  
Categories: Dealing with Others
In my last post, I talked about some of the pressures you may be facing from a number of different sources. The pressure opinions and well meaning advice from family, friends, your religious affiliation, and your baby’s father (just to name a few) can be overwhelming at times. How do you deal with all of this pressure without locking yourself in a closet until the end of your pregnancy?

I have a few ideas for you.



  • If the pressures are school or career related, find out how long maternity leave is in your company or what policies your school has for pregnant students. You may be surprised at what they offer and knowing what they offer could take some of the pressure off of you.


  • If the pressures are financial, check out what resources your state offers for mothers in need. Check into housing and other government programs. By doing this, you could find a solution or way to help out with the financial pressures and problems you are facing.


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  • If the pressure is friends, family members, or others politely thank them for their love and support but gently yet firmly let them know that this is a decision that you need to make and that you appreciate their concern but you really must make this decision for yourself.


  • Let them know that you are working on making a decision and where you are in the decision making process. Let them know that when you are ready to talk about it or seek their opinions and advice, you will ask them.


  • If they persist with pressuring you, you may need to take a little “time out” or break from those people and situations. Let them know that you need a little space to think things through.



Be strong and remember that ultimately this is your decision!

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