There can be a numb, desperate feeling when you find out you are unexpectedly pregnant. After the numbness or denial wears off, you can feel overwhelmed. You have a lot of decisions to make.
Unexpected Pregnancy Choices in Illinois
You have options. And you don't have to figure them out alone.
You might be thinking:
- "What do I do now?"
- "Can I parent this child?"
- "What would be the best for this baby?"
- "What would be the best for me, my future, and the rest of my family?"
- "Who can I talk to without being judged?"
- "Is adoption something I should consider?"
If you answered yes to that last question, calling Heart to Heart Adoptions isn't a commitment to place your baby. It's just one more step to help you figure out what feels right.
Real Stories from Illinois
Brianna – Peoria, IL
Brianna was a college sophomore when she found out she was pregnant. "I cried in the parking
lot," she
says. "I was scared to tell anyone." After talking with the baby's father, she realized he
wasn't going to
be there for her.
Brianna knew she couldn't raise the baby and still reach her goals. But she also loved the baby deeply and wanted to be a part of her life. Michelle from Heart to Heart helped Brianna find a local adoptive family — and Brianna even invited them to her graduation.
Tiana – Carbondale, IL
Tiana already had two kids and was raising one of her partner's. Another pregnancy wasn't part
of the
plan. Money was tight, time was tighter, and she didn't want any of her kids to feel left out.
Wendi picked up the phone at Heart to Heart and listened without judgment. For Tiana, choosing open adoption brought peace. One baby placed, three raised, and a support system that worked.
Have questions or need more information?
There will always be someone ready to listen.
Last Reviewed: January 28, 2026