Unplanned Pregnancy
	If your menstrual period is late and you think you might be pregnant take the following steps . . . Take a home pregnancy test. What is the result? Positive You need to make an appointment with your local GP, a clinic or your gynecologist to confirm the results of the home pregnancy test and to see how far along your pregnancy is. Negative Should this near-pregnancy not have been planned, then take opportunity to become more responsible by sorting out your birth control and protection. Once a doctor has confirmed your pregnancy, you need to weigh-up your options. Keep The Baby You need to find a doctor you can trust who will help you through the pregnancy. Your doctor will inform you of what to expect, what you should /shouldn’t eat and drink and when to go for your check-ups. If you are a single mom then you need to have somewhere for you and your baby to live and enough money for both of you to survive. Your doctor or clinic might be able to put you in touch with some single mom support groups. Many women have been in your shoes and thrived! Remember you are not alone! Adoption You need to speak to your doctor or clinic for contact details of local adoption agencies. The adoption procedure begins before birth but is only legalized after the birth. Once the adoption order has been agreed upon by the court, you cease to have legal responsibility of your child. Your options remain open until your baby is born! Fostering is when another family temporarily looks after your child but you still remain the legal guardian. Abortion An abortion means: to end the pregnancy. You need to speak to your doctor or clinic to see if an abortion is a valid option for you depending on your age and how many weeks pregnant you are. It is very important that you don’t make this decision by yourself. Speak to someone you trust, like your parents or a counselor. Make sure you know all the options available to you by speaking to a medical doctor or a nurse. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
	Back