I'm 16 & I might be pregnant! What should I do?

Answer 1

Quit having sex! Seriously, you got yourself into this. You know sex can mean pregnancy. Go buy a test and use it at the store's bathroom. If its positive, go be honest with your parents and let them help you. Teen pregnancy isn't the end of the world. It will make your life harder, but the kid will be worth it. Just don't go repeating this, ok? Next time wait till you are married or an adult in a serious relationship before considering sex. Its not a game and your body isn't a play toy.

Answer 2

Well go to the doctor's and get a test done. There are places such as Planned Parenthood, where you can go to get the tests done for free and remain anonymous (they won't tell your parents). If you are, then you decide what's important to you...are you going to be able to handle it? Having a baby and being a mother and not even finished with high school yet? Can you handle being rejected by other people and the baby's daddy? I'm not saying it'll necessarily happen but you need to be prepared for how others will take the news. If those aren't steps you're ready to take then perhaps you need to consider other options. The same places that offer testing also offer counseling so talk to someone there. If you don't feel you can tell your parents then definately talk to a counselor first because eventually you'll have to tell your parents. If you're not pregnant then you need to talk with your mom alone and ask her if you can start seeing a Gyno and get started on Birth Control. If you think she'll flip out then find the nearest Planned Parenthood and they'll help you with birth control. Best of luck!

Answer 3

First of all I know how scared you must be...go to the store and get a test and take it. If you are afraid to do it that way contact your local free clinic and set up an appointment for a test there. From there you should speak with your mother or a counsellor. Ultimately it is your choice of what to do. Make sure you have a good support team no matter what your decision is. Sometimes in life things happen for a reason and you just can't see what that reason is at that moment. This day and age you lucky if all you get is a baby. If you end up not being pregnant get your self on an oral contraceptive. That way your always safe, at least from pregnancies. You should always use a condom to protect from sexually transmitted diseases. I would also recommend that you and your partner get checked regularly. Most health clinics provide this for free to minors and they also provide condoms. If you feel you can't talk to your mother, do you have an aunt or a friends mom? fell free to contact if you need someone to talk to. I had my daughter at a young age so I know the feeling of being frightened.

Answer 4

Did you have unprotected sex? If you did there is a chance that you could be! Buy a test and see, you can buy one right at Wal*Mart for $4.00 If your scared someone might see you taking a test take one in the stores bathroom just make sure you have your receipt so they don't think your stealing it. Also ask you this question: Are you ready to be a mom? I hope so cause it could already be too late. Good Luck and keep me posted and if you have any questions E-mail me at [e-mail] When I was your age I know many people in your spot right now and some turned out to be pregnant and I will tell you there stories and try to help you through it as much as I can!

Answer 5

I got pregnant when I was 16...I wanted to keep it because I felt that it was my responsibility to deal with the consequences of my actions. However, I had always been doing marijuana and drinking while I was pregnant before I found out that I was. I had an abortion. It was difficult at first to acccept and I tortured myself for weeks, but I slowly moved on. I am 18 now, and I'm to be married in 5 weeks and I'm 11 1/2 weeks pregnant with twins. I couldn't be happier, but I know that I would have never been where I am today had I not had that abortion. You have to decide for yourself on what you want to do. If you're ready, keep it. If your not, have an abortion or put it up for adoption. Personally, I knew that I could never live knowing that I had a child out in the world that I would never know. I knew that I could not let him/her go after I had seen them and given birth to them. You can overcome anything, no matter how you decide.

Answer 6

Sweetie,i saw the "might be" in there,so what i urge you to do is go and purchase a pregnancy test.If you had unprotected sexual intercourse,then yes,you can be pregnant.A better option at this stage is to go to your obgyn or find one in your area and make an appointment.They can tell you a bit sooner whether you are pregnant or not,and its more accurate.As well as,you will get more information than just purchasing a pregnancy test.If it comes out positive,they will give you information and answer any questions you may have such as,what foods can you eat/shouldnt eat,what prenatal vitamin is best for you,what medications you can/cannot take while pregnant and the list goes on.If you arent pregnant,you can consult with them about possibly putting you on birth control to prevent this from happening again.Remember that birth control isnt 100% effective and it doesnt prevent the contraction of stds so have another form of protection available if you insist on engaging in that type of activity.However,no protection is as accurate and reliable as not engaging in sexual activities at all.
Now,if you are pregnant you have two options before you.Yes,more options.These are a bit more serious so you must think about them for a while.I say two because i do not believe abortion is acceptable in any situation.
Option A.You can keep this child.It will be difficult and hard because you are so young.It isnt impossible,as many teenage mothers do this everyday of their lives so it isnt impossible.It isnt easy and you must have support in order to do so because im sure you want to continue to go to school and you should consider getting a job.
Option B.You can place this child up for adoption.Now,There are many couples out there who long for a child.They have the finances and all the love in the world for a child but they just cant quite seem to concieve themselves.They would love this child reguardless as to what the circumstances were in which it came into the world.They would love this child as their own.Now,they have what is called an "open adoption".This simply means that you keep in contact with the family who adopts your child and your child throughout its life.You will keep in contact through pictures,email,phone calls,and in some cases weekly visits.
Now having said the two options(in my opinion).You must realise you have nine months to think about this.You must consult with your family,and the father of your unborn child.Of course,they are going to offer their opinions about the situation as a whole and what you should do.You must not allow them to force you into any decision,but do take what they say into consideration and see it from their point of view.However,you must make the decision that is right for you as it is your child.So,think about it nine months and then make a decision.Dont rush yourself into a decision you have nine months,take your time and think about what is best for your child.Have a good evening hun,Good luck.

Answer 7

Take a pregnancy test, sometimes you make yourself feel symptoms that are similar to being pregnant because of how worried you are. Hopefully, you are not pregnant, if you are; then talk to your parents and the father of the baby. You are too young to raise a child by yourself. If you're not, please in the future practice safe sex or no sex until you are emotionally ready for the outcome. Good luck.

Answer 8

It might not be too late for the so-called "Morning After pill" as I think that can work up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. Otherwise, get a termination in the the next couple of weeks and DON'T DO IT AGAIN. In the UK the pill and condoms are free to anyone. There's no excuse.

Answer 9

Hey, I am 19 and just had a baby 10 monthes ago. First off you Need to get a pregnancy Test. Then u need to decide how u feel about raising a baby and if u have the help to do that and finish school, u also need to see how you feel about adoption and abortion. U may not believe in abortion and thats fine, but I have had one before and I did it because I couldn't live with someone else taking care of my child and I knew I wasn't ready to be a mom, I had to finish High School.

Answer 10

get a test, talk to the father and make a decision that would be best for your baby. You will need to finish school to provide for the baby, will your parents help you out with looking after the baby and the expenses a baby incurs. Good luck and hope all works out well. My mom was 16 when she had me and I turned out alright.

Answer 11

First of all, go to the store and get yourself a pregnancy test. If you test negative, then consider yourself lucky, and then get yourself on birth control and use a condom! If you test positive, the best thing for you to do is tell your mom, or an older female that you trust, and you need to discuss your options. Or, if you have nobody to go to, call Planned Parenthood at 1-800-230-PLAN, or go to plannedparenthood.org.
I hope this helps! :)