We understand that as a new couple, you and your partner may not want a baby immediately after your marriage.

However, that day, when you found your wife coming out of the washroom a little shocked, confused, but smiling, you could make out that she must be coming with good news for all of you. But this is a pregnancy that is not planned. Indeed, dealing with an unplanned pregnancy needs a lot of emotional strength.

Read on to find out the reasons for unplanned pregnancy and how to deal with it:

Reasons For An Unplanned Pregnancy 

An unplanned pregnancy can result from the use of contraceptive pills, and many more. So, the reasons are:

Using Contraceptives Incorrectly

If both you and your partner were not planning a baby, undoubtedly you must have used contraceptives. However, if you have not been following the instructions given on the label of the medicines carefully, it can be a costly error. Why? For instance, if you forget to take the pill one day, then it would result in an unwanted pregnancy. Well, taking the pills every day is important if you don’t want children. Condoms, cervical caps, and diaphragms are also reliable methods of contraception. But they need to be used properly.

Calculation of Safe Days Incorrect

If the calculation of your fertile period is wrong, it could result in an unplanned pregnancy.

Inadequate Knowledge

Some of you, the female counterpart may not be aware of your own body. You would not even know which sexual activity would give rise to your pregnancy.

Ways to Deal With an Unwanted Pregnancy

Many couples just like you, aren’t ready for such an emergency and undoubtedly can face major challenges in their life. Most importantly there are many women like your counterpart who are not mentally as well as physically ready for unplanned pregnancy and this could give rise to sleepless nights, and emotional upheavals. As unplanned pregnancy can put your life in shambles. However, that is not the end of the story. There are ways to deal with an unwanted pregnancy. They are:

First and Foremost, Don’t Panic

Remember that you’re pregnant, may be unwanted, but that is not life-threatening. This could be an emergency situation, but getting worried and panicking might just worsen the situation.

Think Logically

We understand that you as a couple when you come to know about an unplanned pregnancy, might feel guilty and shameful. Sometimes you might also feel that your partner has cheated on you by behaving irresponsibly. Think logically and go with the flow.

Learn From Your Mistake

Try to use contraception correctly and every time after you’ve had sex. Be prepared for emergency situations. Ask your partner to use condoms during every sexual activity. You can also use birth-control pills. You can have the morning pills in case of emergency situations only. Just make sure that you don’t have to face a similar situation of unplanned pregnancy once again.

Take Responsibility for Your Action

Do not play the victim card. This is a surprising factor, no doubt. Deal with this situation responsibly. 

Be Aware of the Potential Risk of Abortion

If you’re undergoing an unplanned pregnancy, you might think of getting your unwanted baby aborted. A saline, digoxin, or potassium chloride injection will be used to expel the foetus from the uterine cavity. Most often, these methods of abortion are used in the second trimester. However, you should be aware of the potential risk associated with abortion. They are:

• Heavy bleeding 
• Damage to the uterus due to the injection method 
• Infection in your internal organs 
• Terrible pain and soreness and 
• The saline entering into your female counterpart’s bloodstream proves to be dangerous. 

The only problem is you miss out on your initial antenatal check-ups. During the antenatal check-ups, the doctor checks and monitors your pregnancy health and asks you to change your lifestyle a little by taking a balanced diet, doing daily exercise, and avoiding tobacco.

We understand that unwanted pregnancy can be a real challenge for both of you. But, with proper care and maturity, such a situation can be handled quite well. Moreover, you are after all going to be parents. It’s indeed good news! Enjoy it and take care.