Key

When an individual discovers they are unexpectedly pregnant, they experience a myriad of emotions and nuanced worries that are specific to their situation and unique identity. Pregnancy Core Concerns are an attempt to categorize and analyze the common concerns we've observed throughout these stories about unplanned pregnancy. While these basic categories cannot fully encompass every individual's full spectrum of concerns, they give a glimpse into the underlying motivations for why people seek abortions.

Fear of Rejection

Finances

Generational Trauma

Reaching Potential

Loss of Independence

Single Motherhood

Education

Lack of Support

External Influences

Mental Health

Unready for Responsibility

Career