"open to life" while uninsured?

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My wife and I are “open to life” as defined by the Church.

I am being laid off and losing my family’s health insurance very shortly.

Would becoming pregnant now be sinful? Realistically I could never pay for a hospital stay to deliver a baby.
 
jn316 said:
My wife and I are “open to life” as defined by the Church.

I am being laid off and losing my family’s health insurance very shortly.

Would becoming pregnant now be sinful? Realistically I could never pay for a hospital stay to deliver a baby.
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No, pregnancy is NEVER sinful. Are you willing to sacrifice and do whatever it takes for the baby’s well-being if/when he/she is born? If you answered yes, then you are ready if a pregnancy would happen. It would be hard but don’t be afraid to ask for help (state well-fare programs, parish assistance). Good luck to you and your wife!!! 😃
 
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No, pregnancy is NEVER sinful. Are you willing to sacrifice and do whatever it takes for the baby’s well-being if/when he/she is born? If you answered yes, then you are ready if a pregnancy would happen. It would be hard but don’t be afraid to ask for help (state well-fare programs, parish assistance). Good luck to you and your wife!!! 😃
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I murdered my original question. I did not intend to ask if the pregnancy would be sinful.

Sorry.

I meant something like “would the marital act during this time be sinful?” since there is no hope of paying a hospital debt.
 
If, as you say, it is true that you would not be able to pay for a hospital stay you may have other less expensive options - such as home delivery.

Mrs_abbott was right when she asked:
Are you willing to sacrifice and do whatever it takes for the baby’s well-being if/when he/she is born?​

I think the key word here is “you” .

While pregnancy itself is not a sin I certainly would feel that it is socially irresponsible of you to “seek pregnancy” before you can provide the “basic necessities” for your family.

This could be considered a sin since you already know that you intend to ask for the help of others for those things you as a family should primarily provide for yourselves.

In short, we should practice charity on each other. I (as the community) should show you charity in times that you may not be able to help yourself. Likewise you should show me (as the community) charity in not presuming on my generosity.

Your current situation might constitute a serious enough reason to “avoid pregnancy” temporarily.

It would not be a sin to “avoid pregnancy” for a serious reason nor to become unintentionally pregnant.

Question :
Is it a sin for a young man to move in with his parents because of expenses ?
No.

Is it a sin for the young man to intentionally not get a good job and move in with his parents presuming upon their generosity ?
Probably.

tjp
 
uncleauberon said:
If, as you say, it is true that you would not be able to pay for a hospital stay you may have other less expensive options - such as home delivery.

Mrs_abbott was right when she asked:
Are you willing to sacrifice and do whatever it takes for the baby’s well-being if/when he/she is born?​

I think the key word here is “you” .

While pregnancy itself is not a sin I certainly would feel that it is socially irresponsible of you to “seek pregnancy” before you can provide the “basic necessities” for your family.

This could be considered a sin since you already know that you intend to ask for the help of others for those things you as a family should primarily provide for yourselves.

In short, we should practice charity on each other. I (as the community) should show you charity in times that you may not be able to help yourself. Likewise you should show me (as the community) charity in not presuming on my generosity.

Your current situation might constitute a serious enough reason to “avoid pregnancy” temporarily.

It would not be a sin to “avoid pregnancy” for a serious reason nor to become unintentionally pregnant.

Question :
Is it a sin for a young man to move in with his parents because of expenses ?
No.

Is it a sin for the young man to intentionally not get a good job and move in with his parents presuming upon their generosity ?
Probably.

tjp
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Thanks for you response.

Pregnancy would NOT be intended, but might result from my own “weakness”. Remember, I am open to life.
 
jn316 said:
I murdered my original question. I did not intend to ask if the pregnancy would be sinful.

Sorry.

I meant something like “would the marital act during this time be sinful?” since there is no hope of paying a hospital debt.
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No, the marital act would not be sinful if you’re ready to accept what may come of it, meaning a pregnancy. Look into your options as far as state medical insurance and/or arranging for a home delivery, if you and your wife would be comfortable with that.
Just make sure you have a plan on what you would do if a baby was conceived. That’s great that you’re open to life though, despite what’s going on with your job.
I wish you the best of luck in finding a new job and in your search for medical options for your family. 👍
 
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