Eighteen-year-old Smita Karani* sits at the edge of the toilet seat, watching in horror as two purple lines slowly emerge, becoming darker and darker, until even the most hopeful thought is replaced with despair and fear. There is no doubt about it -- the home pregnancy kit confirms that she is pregnant. Whether you're 20 years old or 40, married or unmarried, rich or poor, an unplanned pregnancy can turn your life upside down and throw all your carefully laid plans out the window. Indian society, while frowning upon pre-marital sex and unwed mothers, has made provisions for a woman to save face and escape accusing glances in this situation. So if you find yourself pregnant, don't panic until you've considered your options. Broadly, you have three choices: You can continue the pregnancy and give the child up for adoption. You...
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