what would you do?

Question

what would you do if you where13 and pregant?

Answer 1

I would confide in a trusted adult, whether that was my parents, older sibling, teacher, etc. There is usually a low cost or free crisis pregnancy center in every community, and they are usually required by law to keep everything said confidential - unless it involves statuatory rape or other crimes. There's no reason to go through this alone.
Hope this helps!

Answer 2

If you are, then you're going to have to tell your parents or legal guardians. They will find out soon, one way or the other.

My religious beleifs are strickly against abortion, so I would recommend you see if you can do home school, and, then after having the baby, give the child up for adoption.

Get counseling! I do not know if you conceded to having sex, or were raped, but, either way, you need to see a professional counselor. It the latter was the case, then report the guy who did it, especially if he is at the legal age of being an adult. Also try to find support from other girls your age who may be in the same situation .

Other then that, all I can do if offer you my prayers! I really feel for ya kid, but with the right kind of support, you'll be able to make it though this. Take care of yourself.

Answer 3

I was 16 and pregant and I kept my child. I am very happy I did and this is when unwed parenting was not cool. I would say because of the age, to have the baby but give it up for adoption. There are open adoptions now which will allow you to be a part of the baby life as well as the adopted parnets. If there is a CareNet Pregrancy Center in your area please visit, they will help you.

Answer 4

I would first tell my parents or care givers. I would then contact the doctor to take care of me during the pregnancy. If I could not take care of the child; I would give the child up for adoption since many married couples would like to have children and for one reason or another can not. Sometime the couples will allow the birth mother to still be in the childs life. I would finish school; get an education; get a job. Oh but first after the baby is born; please get on birth control.

Answer 5

Boy that is rough. We all make mistakes but this one is life changing. First of all rely on your pastor/church and all of the adults (mom or dad or both; aunts uncles) that love you or whoever will help you with any decision that you have.

You might want to think of adoption as well. There are so many loving people that would love a child and they can't have one.

Remember, ANY unprotected sex is just irresponsible and possiby fatal. You are literally exposing yourself to every person that has been with the person your sleeping with. There are so many STD's out their (AIDS especially) that it's a time bomb. Pregnancy is obviously a life changer as well.

My thoughts and prayers are with you but realize your not alone and rely on those that love you. Remember in the future though, NO UNPROTECTED SEX! Watching women with 5 kids from 4 different guys on daytime talk shows is heart breaking and so sad. I hope everything goes well and take care.

Answer 6

Well, first.. I would take a deep breath. Secondly, I would talk to the father of the baby and see how involved he (and his family) plans to be. I think you should consider how supportive (or not) your family will be before you take a decision. You can always give up your child up for adoption. If you decide to have an abortion, make sure that it is your decision and no one is pressuring you. Remember its your body and an abortion has physical and pschological consequences.

You would not be the first 13 year old to have gotten pregnant in the world. You are not alone. Talk to someone you trust.

Good Luck.

Answer 7

YOU DON'T HAVE TO ABORT A BABY. . . NOR DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF THE BABY YOUR WHOLE LIFE. THERE IS THIS THING CALLED ADOPTION, WHERE YOU GIVE UP YOUR BABY TO SOMEONE ELSE WHO IS MORE RESPONSIBLE.

Don't listen to the first guy, or anyone else who tells you to have an abortion. You would be killing what God has given to this earth. That baby that people are talking about killing could very well have turned out to be someone important. What if your mother was told to have an abortion when she found out she was pregnant with you?!

Just because you think you are old enough to have sex, which you are NOT, does not mean that if you make a baby, that you can just throw him/her away. Everyone needs to face up to their mistakes. Just be sure to tell your parents ASAP. Please, you are too young to worry about being pregnant, so don't have sex until you are able to support a child all by yourself.

Answer 8

Well, i am 13. However i wouldnt have had sex in the first place. But if for some strange reason i was pregnant. I would for sure die of giving birth to the baby because im so tiny for my age. So my days would be numbered! I would probly tell my mom and she would help me threw it. It would be realy scarey! I feel so sorry for all the other teen girls out there who realy are pregnant! But i know for sure i wouldnt have an abortion. Even if that was the only way I could stay alive!

Answer 9

Tell your parents and the baby's fathers parents...have the baby because we all have to deal with the consequences of our behavior...than at your age I would definitely consider adoption...don't worry its not the end of the world for you...you will survive and your not the first to make this mistake...just learn from this and move on...I notice a lot of people saying abortion...there is more to that than they think...I don't think that is a mentally healthy decision...it may not bother you now but it will later in life...and you can never take back that decision

Answer 10

Consider all your options, abortion, adoption or keeping the baby. Make sure you think it through. Go to a family planning clinic they are usually free and have a chat with someone there. They will inform you of all your options, the costs and the consiquences.

Good luck and while you are there pick up some of the free condoms they offer for the future.