Pregnancy

Worried that you might be pregnant? Missed a period when you’re usually regular as clockwork? Have you recently had unprotected sex or had problems with the contraceptive used? The most important thing is to get help as soon as possible. You can get a free pregnancy test from your local doctor, family planning clinic or Brook Advisory centre or if you feel embarrassed or a bit self conscious, you can always pick up a test from a chemist.

If you are pregnant and it’s unplanned, you’ll have to make probably the most important decision of your life so far. You’re bound to be a bit shocked but the key thing is not to rush into any decision. Make sure that you know all the facts and are aware of all the options open to you.

The main options are:

• Continue with the pregnancy and have/keep the baby
• Continue with the pregnancy, have the baby and consider adoption/fostering
• Get medical advise and ask for an abortion (termination) – if choosing this option, it’s important that you take advice as soon as possible as suitability for a termination is dependent on how many weeks pregnant you are.