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After the Surprise: What couples can do to prepare.(Brief Article)

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| December 22, 2000 | Christian, Randy | COPYRIGHT 2003 Christianity Today, Inc. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Randy Christian, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Seminary in Family Ministry, has been serving for 12 years as Pastor of Adult Education and Family Ministry in Beaverton, Oregon. Dr. Christian offers these words of counsel to the couple facing unplanned pregnancy.

How can an unexpected pregnancy affect a marriage?

Any pregnancy will seriously impact a marriage. A surprise pregnancy, which is very common even in our days of birth control, has the same potential impact, but has the added element of shock or crisis. Since it's not planned for or anticipated, there may be little to no preparation made, financially, …

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