Supporting young people's sexual health
Supporting young people's sexual health
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Time is important with pregnancy. Get help as soon as you can.
Pregnancy and having a baby can make people feel all different things. Everyone’s reaction will be different when finding out they, or their partner, are pregnant.
Some people will be happy and excited, others will feel upset and worried.
Sometimes pregnancies are unplanned and unexpected. If you do not feel ready for a baby this can be stressful.
There is help and advice whatever your situation.
If you think you might be pregnant, it is good to confirm this as soon as possible.
There are a few reasons for this:
While it is important to decide what to do about a pregnancy as soon as you can, you may not want to share this information with many people until you have thought it through a little bit more.
For advice or help speak to:
If you have found out you are pregnant, there are some choices you can make about your pregnancy.
You have three options:
Whatever option you are thinking about, you can speak to a health professional and get accurate, confidential information.
For advice or help speak to:
Find out more about your options if pregnant.
Early signs of pregnancy
If you have a regular period, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period.
Other signs of being pregnant can include:
People who are pregnant sometimes have small amounts of bleeding that can seem similar to a light period. So if you have any of the signs above, and you have had sex, it is best to check if you are pregnant.
If you think you might be pregnant, the best way to confirm this is to get a pregnancy test. Do it as soon as possible.
