Do you have a girlfriend who has uttered those words, "I'm pregnant;" and you feel like your world is crashing in around you. Are you wondering what to do? Are you even wondering if the baby is yours? Are there people in your life who are encouraging you to pressure her to have an abortion? You are not aloneÑwhatever your circumstances! Abortion may seem like the easy choice, but it has far-reaching risks and consequences that you may not understand. There are options and having a baby doesn't mean the end of all your dreams and hopes for the future.

A "Woman's choice" is what you most often hear about a woman choosing to having an abortion. The reality is that a woman experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, almost always wants the father to support her and help her make the right choice. You may be the only person, initially, she feels that she can talk to about this crisis in her life when she is probably frightened and worried about what to do. The "Man's choice," however, can be the single strongest influence on whether or not a woman chooses abortion. As worried as you may be, try not to say something that both you and your girlfriend will regret one day. Instead, offer to support her in whatever way she needs and tell her that she doesn't have to have an abortion to please you.