im 15 i might be pregnant. If you take a pregnancy test early like a couple of dayz b4 you have missed a period is it still acurate? how early do symptoms start?how can i find a doctor that will help me without my mom finding out? how much would a doctor cost? in houston, texas...any help will be greatly apreciated!!
2006-10-11 11:10:51 · 32 answers · asked by Samantha G 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
These are numbers for the crisis pregnancy centers in Houston. If you can't tell your mom, please talk to a responsible adult about your problems. The Crisis Pregnancy Centers offer thier services and tests free of charge. They will do a pregnancy test, and probably help you with family planning. Be aware though that they are very pro-life and may ask you to watch anti-abortion films. I hope that if your test is negative that you will try to get on some type of birth control. I have a 14 year old daughter, and if she became pregnant, I would be shattered, but I would accept it and we would work it out. You can try to find local free clinics in your area as well - like the health department. They can help you find a doctor, and you would probably be able to get some state assistance, like medicaid. Good Luck.
(713) 944-1730 1028 Edgebrook Dr, Houston, TX
(281) 531-5655 13155 Westheimer Rd Ste 135, Houston, TX
(713) 774-0230 8300 Bissonnet St Ste 160, Houston, TX
(281) 484-0005 10851 Scarsdale Blvd, Houston, TX
2006-10-11 11:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by Christy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
# 1- go to planned parenthood or a county health clinic and get a real test done. They will be confidential and safe.
#2- if you are pregnant, TELL YOUR MOTHER!!! You are too young to make major life decisions like having babies or abortion by yourself. She will be mad or disappointed at first, but she loves you and will help you. I am telling you this as a mom, I would do the same thing
#3- if you are not pregnant, get on the pill asap! If you have already had a pregnancy scare at 15, how long will it be until you are really pregnant? 16? 17? If you are going to use you body in an adult manner you need to act like an adult and take some responsibility!
2006-10-11 11:16:12 · answer #2 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should wait until you know you have missed your period for the test to be accurate. Look up online or call information for a "Planned Parenthood" or something like this in your area. It is an organization that works off donations, so if you don't have a lot of money, just make a small donation. Also, they are confidential, so you don't have to worry about you parents finding out.
Also, if you can't find a Planned Parenthood, go to your school councelor, who can help you locate a similar place. They will keep it private if you request.
Goodluck to you.
2006-10-11 11:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by *Logan's Mommy* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and find a free clinic who can give you all these answers.
Try talking to your mum, you're going through alot, you need her, she'll be mad, but tell her how much you need her help.
There are many pregnancy tests, look for an Early Pregnancy one in chemists, that should be able to give you accurate readings a few days before your period is due.
If you ever need to talk about anything, let me know.
And to an above poster, god didnt create abortion.
Abortion can cause alot of problems if something goes wrong, but if you arent ready for a child, look into it, no point in a child suffering if the mother cant take care of it.
If you are going for an abortion, dont wait too long, you'll begin to love the baby, and theres more risk of something happening the farther along you get.
Whatever you decide is right, its your body, your baby, your choice.
2006-10-11 11:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wait until a week after your period is due then do the test. Look in the phone book for your local Planned Parenthood and make an appointment. If you are pregnant your mother will find out. You may as well just tell her.
2006-10-11 11:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are Family planning clinics all over Houston. Go to the Health Clinic in your area and request a pregnancy test. The over-the-counter pregnancy tests aren't always accurate. You could be worrying yourself to death for nothing.
If you are not pregnant I encourage you to take responsibility for yourself and use products geared to prevent pregnancy if you just have to have sex. You can find the right one for you. The best method, however, to prevent pregnancy is abstinance. If you are pregnant, I encourage you to tell your mother...if you are not at risk of an abusive attack by telling her. She is your mother, and I would venture to say she loves you very much. She can help you figure out what to do next, and counsel you on having sex at your age. I'm speaking as a mother. It would hurt me tremendously if I knew my children couldn't or wouldn't come to me if in serious trouble.
However, if you absolutely can't tell her because you fear the consequences then your best bet is toughing it out on your own at the Health Clinic.
2006-10-11 11:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by Nani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to find a Planned Parenthood near you. as far as I know, they are the most flexible about money and about coming in without an adult. try to have at least $100 ready, just in case of an exam or whatever might come up. it's always good to be sure, more than what a store-bought pregnancy test can tell you.
2006-10-11 11:18:59 · answer #7 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look, if you are pregnant, your mom is going to be finding out sooner or later, it's better for her to find out sooner
what you need to do is go to the health clinic for 'birth control'
they are required to do a pregnancy test before giving you birth control. if it comes out positive, they will tell you, if it's negative GET ON THE BIRTH CONTROL!!!
birth control isn't 100% accurate though
also, if ur mom makes a big deal about going to get birth control, say it's because it'll help regulate your period or something like that, if you are pregnant, then you can tell her the truth
also..remember that if you are pregnant the daddy more than likely is not going to own up, no matter what you think, so your mom is your best bet for helping you
(btw...health clinics are free but b/c ur only 15, no doctor is going to do anything about babies w/out ur parent's knowledge)
2006-10-11 11:18:52 · answer #8 · answered by kaeh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Planned Parenthood is the best place to go. You can get a pregnancy test, and they will also help you find a doctor if you need one, and you don't have to pay for anything. It is also confidential, and so you don't have to tell your parents. Go to plannedparenthood.com to find a location. Good luck!
2006-10-11 11:14:07 · answer #9 · answered by miss_si6ks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out for sure if you are pregnant or not. I would advise for you to wait until u actually miss your period to take a test. As far as going to the doc, that one i am not sure about. If it turns out that u are pregnant, then u should talk to your mother. You will need all her support and guidance
2006-10-11 11:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by omarion's mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋