Can You Still Achieve Your Goals While Pregnant?

If you’ve found yourself asking, “Can I still reach my goals while pregnant?” you’re not the only one. When pregnancy, especially an unplanned one, enters the picture, it’s normal to feel unsure about your future. The dreams you had for your career, education, or personal life may suddenly feel out of reach or on hold.

But here’s the truth: Pregnancy does not erase your ambition. It might shift the timeline. It might require more support. But it doesn’t cancel the potential inside you.

At Problem Pregnancy Center, we meet with women every day who are working through unexpected circumstances and big decisions. If that’s where you are, you’re in the right place to start thinking clearly about what’s next.

Real Women Who Made It Happen

There are countless women who not only continued their goals during and after pregnancy but built lives of purpose and influence, even when the path wasn’t easy.

Maya Angelou (1928–2014)

Before becoming one of the most influential voices in American literature, Maya Angelou navigated the challenges of single motherhood at just 17 years old. She took on a variety of jobs to provide for her son, all while nurturing her passion for the arts. Her groundbreaking memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, stands as a testament to resilience, identity, and the strength to rise above hardship.

Coretta Scott King (1927–2006)

Following the tragic loss of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King raised their four children on her own while continuing his work in the civil rights movement. As the founder of The King Center, she became a powerful advocate for justice and equality, carrying forward a legacy that shaped history and inspired generations.

These stories aren’t about doing it all perfectly. They’re about doing it with purpose and showing that yes, it’s possible to move forward even when life changes direction.

But What If I’m Still Unsure About the Pregnancy?

If the pregnancy was unexpected and you’re unsure about continuing, it’s okay to need space to think. You don’t have to figure everything out today. At Problem Pregnancy Center, we offer free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and a private, confidential space to talk through your options.