What if I am pregnant?

Everyone has different reactions to finding out they're pregnant. Some people will be delighted, others will feel shocked. Everybody will need some time to think and some information about what to do next.

When a woman finds out that she’s pregnant she has three main options:

  • to continue with the pregnancy
  • to have an abortion
  • to have the baby adopted.

Choosing whether or not to continue with a pregnancy is a really big decision and some people find it helpful to talk things through with a counsellor.

You can speak to a counsellor at a Brook Centre or at some family planning centres or young person’s services. Click here to find your nearest service. A counsellor can listen to how you’re feeling, answer any questions you might have and give you lots of information and support to help you make a decision that feels right for you. All these services will be completely confidential, so no one will be told about your visit unless you say it’s OK.

The most important thing is to talk to someone as soon as possible. If you talk to us, we’ll help you to come to a decision that’s right for you without judging you and we won’t tell anyone what you tell us. Or you could talk to Ask Brook on 0808 802 1234. Your call will be confidential.


 

Related Articles

  • Abortion

    Abortion means deliberately ending a pregnancy so that you don’t have a baby. Find out more about abortion here.

  • Adoption

    If you are pregnant and you want to have your baby, but don't want to be a parent, you can have the baby adopted. Adoption is a way of providing a child with new legal parents. Find out more here.

  • Having A Baby

    If you are pregnant and decide to have the baby, there is a lot of information and support you'll need to make sure you have a healthy and safe pregnancy and birth. Find out more here.

Films on gender

Produced by our team of young volunteers!

Watch

Editor Picks

  • All about STIs

    Find out more about sexually transmitted infections - their symptoms, their causes and how you make...

  • Contraception

    If you are planning to have sex, the best way to prevent pregnancy is to use contraception. And...

  • Emergency contraception

    Emergency contraception can be used to help prevent an unwanted pregnancy up to five days after...

  • Ready for Sex?

    If you haven't had sex yet, don't worry. The chances are that most of your friends won't have had...

  • Find your nearest service

    Find your nearest young people's service, family planning clinic or sexual health service here....

Have fun, be careful

Make sure that you are staying safe when you are out and about

More

Most read

  • Having sex for the first time

    If you've never had sex, it's natural that you'll feel a bit anxious about your first time. But...

  • Harmful situations

    Although usually our experience of sex and relationships will be good, it is possible to get into...

  • Progestogen Only Pill (Mini pill)

    The progestogen only pill doesn't have any oestrogen in it, so it could be suitable for women who...

  • Masturbation

    Masturbating is a way of getting sexual pleasure by touching your genital area usually with your...

  • Party season risks

    Whilst you're having fun this December and January, make sure that you are clued-up on the...