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Crisis pregnancy center

Okay kiddo, imagine a place where grown-ups help other grown-ups who might be having a baby but don't know what to do. That place is called a crisis pregnancy center.

Sometimes, when grown-ups find out they're having a baby, it can be a big surprise and they might feel scared or unsure about what to do next. That's where the crisis pregnancy center comes in.

The people who work there are called counselors, and they are really good at listening and helping grown-ups figure out what they want to do. They can talk about different choices, like having the baby and becoming a parent, or choosing to have someone else take care of the baby, or even choosing to end the pregnancy if that's what the grown-up thinks is best.

One thing you should know, though, is that not all crisis pregnancy centers are the same. Some of them might try to convince a grown-up to make a certain decision, like having the baby even if they don't want to, or they might not tell the full truth about their options. That's not okay and it's important to always make sure you get real information from a trusted source.

So, a crisis pregnancy center is a place to get help and support for grown-ups who are having a baby and might need someone to talk to about what they want to do next. But it's important to make sure they're giving real information and not trying to make you do something you don't want to do.
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