No parent is prepared to hear that their teenage daughter is pregnant. Both the teen and the parents will experience a whirlwind of emotions during and after the reveal of a pregnancy. The important thing that parents must remember is that the teenager should be allowed to make the choice about what they will do about their pregnancy. If your daughter chooses to terminate the pregnancy, she will need support and preparation before and after. Here are some things to do to aid your daughter with her choice. 

Have her speak with someone who has gone through it

Going through pregnancy and termination as a teen can be a scary event. Your daughter will need people around to support her and talk to her about what she is going through. One of the best supporters, outside of the family, is a young girl who has gone through the same thing. Have a teen or young adult who has gone through the abortion process come and talk to her about what the process is like and the emotions that she will go through. Being able to talk to a person who has gone through the process and is now okay will put your daughter's mind at ease. 

Give her space after the procedure

After your daughter goes to the early surgical abortion clinic for her procedure, she may experience a wide range of emotions. Allow her to rest and talk in her own time after the procedure. She may want to spend the day quietly, or she may choose to be around family and friends to help herself feel normal. No matter what her decision is for the rest of the day, offer support and make sure that she does not feel pushed into talking about anything before she is ready. 

Create vision boards

Going through a life-changing choice can throw some teens off of the path they thought they were on. You do not want to have your daughter feeling aimless or without direction at a pivotal point in their growth. Soon after the procedure, have a family night where everyone creates a vision board. The vision board should feature items, events, and ideas that everyone wants for their life. A vision board is a good place to start with an abstract plan for the future to make things more concrete. Have your teen hang the vision board in her room so that she has a visual reminder of her purpose and path.