Pregnancy options counseling
Pregnancy options counseling
Pregnancy options counseling (pronunciation: /ˈprɛgnənsi ˈɒpʃənz ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/) is a type of counseling that provides information and support to individuals who are pregnant and unsure about their next steps. This counseling can include discussions about abortion, adoption, and parenting.
Etymology
The term "pregnancy options counseling" is derived from the words "pregnancy", referring to the state of being pregnant, "options", referring to the different choices available, and "counseling", referring to the provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems.
Related Terms
- Abortion: The termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.
- Adoption: The process by which a person assumes the parenting of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents.
- Parenting: The process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood.
- Counseling: A professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.
- Pregnancy: The time during which one or more offspring develops inside a woman.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pregnancy options counseling
- Wikipedia's article - Pregnancy options counseling
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