Really take a minute to think. If you decide to become sexually involved with your girlfriend, you need to think through the issues.

Condoms and other birth control methods are not a guarantee that your girlfriend will not become pregnant. As a matter of fact, over a million young women in this country face unplanned pregnancies each year.

• There are some serious questions a responsible man needs to ask himself, because if you are going to become sexually active, the fact is you may get a girl pregnant.
  Ask yourself these questions..

• If your girlfriend became pregnant would you leave her? (unfortunately, many boyfriends do)

• Are you ready to support a child with your time, energy and money?

• Will you go with your girlfriend to tell her parents the news? (most guys won't)

• Are you willing to marry her and give your child a two-parent family?

• Would you be willing to release your child for an adoption?

• Will you put pressure on her to have an abortion? (the majority of boyfriends will)

• Are you willing to learn all about abortion so that you can anticipate possible medical complications and likely relationship problems?

If you are not ready to be a father and commit yourself in marriage to one woman, you should wait to have sex. The pain you can cause to a child and your girlfriend are very real, it happens everyday. Be responsible for your actions and exercise your self-control.

Is she pregnant already? The Community Pregnancy Centers are here for boyfriends too. If you are serious about your relationship and desire to be there for your girlfriend, give us a call at (661) 823-8255. There are trained male peer-counselors that would love to speak with you and help you understand all of your options. All conversations are completely confidential.

Are you involved in a pregnancy and think abortion is the only option?

Abortion is a final decision. It is a serious decision; a medical procedure involving risks to a woman's body and psyche. Legally, a woman has the right to choose abortion. But, she also has the right not to choose it. She has the right to consider her options without undue pressure from people close to her. In reality, she must live with her decision, both physically and psychologically. This is a decision that cannot be changed. Before you encourage this choice, we invite you to meet in confidence with a peer counselor, male or female. Know your facts before you encourage a choice.

An informed decision is the best decision for you and for her, and an informed decision can best be made without pressure.

To find out what abortion is, its risks, and what a woman may experience before, during and after, call (661) 823-8255 for a confidential consultation. Also, you can view an animation on fetal development right now to learn about your growing baby.

We can offer you information on adoption and parenting as well as referrals for legal assistance or questions regarding DNA testing and paternity. We will also offer ongoing support for any man who needs encouragement and direction for taking responsibility during pregnancy and beyond.

Are you involved in a pregnancy and afraid abortion will be the only option? Are you hurting from a past abortion decision?

Since abortion is a final decision, we strongly encourage both men and women involved in a pregnancy to seek informative counseling beforehand. However, some men are not able to be part of the decision process. Just as we offer post-abortion counseling for women, we offer peer counseling and support to any man who has been affected by an abortion decision.

After an abortion...