Free abortion and pregnancy hotlines in Iowa

Unplanned pregnancy or distressed about your pregnancy? Find out about your options from a helpline in Iowa, United States.

Unplanned pregnancies or uncertainties about pregnancy are more common than you may think. Being responsible for what happens next can feel overwhelming and isolating. If you're struggling with the following, there are 2 hotlines in Iowa, United States you can contact for support.

• Concerned about raising the baby as a single mother.
• Experiencing a sense of urgency, like you need to make a decision as soon as possible.
• Feeling regret like you made a big mistake.
• Feeling unsure about the options that are available to you.
• Feeling anxious about how your body and health will be affected depending on your choice.
• Worried about how and whether you could raise a baby with the father.
• Feeling unprepared to go through with the pregnancy and to raise a baby.
• Feeling both positive and negative emotions at the thought of going through with the pregnancy.

It's normal to feel many different, conflicting emotions as you figure out what to do next. It's just as normal to have made up your mind easily and to feel at peace with your choice. However you're feeling is valid.

Talking to someone about your experience can help you make sense of complex feelings. Helpline counselors and volunteers in Iowa, United States are trained to support people in an emotional crisis. They will offer a safe, judgement-free space for you to express yourself openly. They can also help you explore your options without pushing you in a certain direction.