Im 16 pregnant and need help!!?

Question

Hello! I just found out I am pregnant and my boyfriend and I really want to have the baby but I have no idea what I need to do to take care of myself and the baby during pregnancy, and Im not sure what I can do to make money to support us. please somebody help!

Answer 1

You need to begin by seeking out prenatal care. Take your vitamins, eat well, exercise, and no smoking or drinking! Get plenty of rest. There is help out there for pregnant teens.

See about having your parents buy you a pregnancy book with tips and hints. "What to expect when expecting" is a popular one.

Good luck, and make sure you get that prenatal care!

Answer 2

First...make a doctor appointment. They will help you to get started on what you need to do to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Second...prepare yourself for a huge change of life. Having a baby at any age is difficult, but at 16 you will have many more obstacles to overcome. I am not saying that you can't do it...but it will NOT be easy! I was 17 when I had my first and 19 when I had my second. They are now 10 and 12 years old and it has been a long hard road! Do you have family support? Does your boyfriend have a job? Do you guys live together? Have you told your parents? These are all things that you need to establish asap.
Also, check into some pregnancy crisis centers and teen pregnancy support groups. They will be able to hook you up with other teens like yourself for support.
The very most importnant thing that you can do for your baby, besides a healthy pregnancy, is to FINISH SCHOOL! Both you and the father.
You cannot support a child the way that it needs and deserves to be supoorted...without an education!
In fact, in this day and age, it is difficult to support just yourself without and education.
As I said, it is going to be a VERY tough road and one that I would not recommend to anyone...but with a lot of hard work, some family help, and a good education..you can do it.
It took me a long time to get to where I am now. I divorced the father of my two children and have since remarried a WONDERFUL, WELL EDUCATED AND SUCCESSFUL man who also had two children and we are now expecting our first one together in about 5 weeks.
Good luck to you.

Answer 3

Well you and your boyfriend should definitely be seeking employment. Pregnant at 16 is never fun but definitely something you can survive. I'm thrilled that your being serious about being responsible and carrying on with the pregnancy.

A doctor is the first place to start. If you have no jobs I am sure your eligible for assistance in health insurance. Find a doctor and a doctor will guide you into what is necessary health wise.

Make sure you also have a support system, a caring mother, etc, that can guide you. Remember Mom has been through pregnancy before.

You will be asked to take vitamins, and follow a rigid diet at times during pregnancy. Not drinking alcohol or doing drugs or smoking will also severely reduce the risk of birth defects.

Start now by planning financially for the costs. Price diapers, etc.

Other then that, there are tons of books out there, one good one being "what to expect when your expecting" that give very useful tips and hints. I have learned through 4 kids that the best way to learn is a leap of faith and learning though. No book can truly prepare u for it.

Answer 4

I know how you feel I was a Senior in Highschool when I got pregnant with my first child. Its very scary thing...the best advice I can give you is to go to the doctor and start to take prentals. Also make sure you have a strong support system because its going to be really tuff when the baby comes and I know I wouldnt have known what to do without my family and support system. A great book to read while pregnant is What to expect while expecting...That book really helped me out with what to do and how to take care of yourself while pregnant. As for making money to support you and a baby, I suggest getting a job and saving some money, even if its a after school job save ever bit of money you make, babies are expensive. Good luck I hope I could help you a little.

Answer 5

Yes, you should have thought about this BEFORE getting pregnant but it's too late for that now. If you haven't told your parents, you need to inform them immediately, especially if you plan to continue living in their house once the baby is born. I believe that if they have health insurance for you, the doctor's appointments and hospital stay you'll need will be covered (prenatal visits, labor & delivery, etc.) It is VERY important that you see a doctor while you're pregnant.

As far as making money goes, the more pregnant you become, the more difficult it will be to land a job and work while being pregnant. Start putting in applications at fast food joints, retail stroes, the mall, anywhere you think will hire you. And your boyfriend needs to do the same. If you can't find anything, wait until the baby is born and then start working.

I really, really think you should get your parents involved in this, even if you think they'll be mad, but if you'd rather try to do as much on your own as possible as far as your pregnancy is concerned, I suggest visiting your local Planned Parenthood. They are good people and will help you out with what you need.

Answer 6

Start by seeing a Dr. regularly. Good medical care is very important. Also, take prenatal vitamins - you can pick them up in a drug store over the counter. that is important for the baby's development. You need to eat healthy foods, things that keep up your nutrition and the baby's too. If the baby is not getting something it needs, it will take it from you, so you have to keep yourself healthy. If you exercise, keep on exercising... not too strenuous... walking, swimming... stuff like that. Don't lift anything too heavy, or use your abdominal muscles too much - this can cause a miscarriage.

Perhaps getting a part time job to save up money until the baby comes is a good idea. Try to find something that you can do even when you're 9 months pregnant... something that can keep you off your feet too.

Hope this helps! Good luck.

Answer 7

I was once in Ur situation so speaking from my experience. First u need to realize that most likely u and ur babies daddy wont be together for the rest of ur lives not to say he won't be there for the baby.Tell ur family soon so you know if you can expect their support.So saying that if u choose to have this baby the best thing for u to do is finish school are get a G.E.D.Public assistance will also help with that and other stuff.Whatever u do remember a baby is a real little person who you'll raise the rest of ur life.U should see a doctor soon to rule out any problems with pregnancy.There are plenty of programs to help u get on ur feet just remember the most important thing is to get an education so you can eventually support the family u chose to make.

Answer 8

Well you need to go to the doctor to get a check up from him/her to make sure you are healthy. They will give you pre-natal vitamins and most likely give you an exam. Buy a book about pregnancy and get one that has a month by month description of what is going on with your body and the baby. The one that I loved was the one with a lady in a rocking chair reading a book and she is pregnant. I forgot the name but I loved it and it explained everything! A good way to make a little bit of money is hosting in a restaurant. I worked in one for 6 years and there were so many women that hosted pregnant. It also gives you exercises while you are pregnant and is not hard on your body. Good luck and congratulations!

Answer 9

Yes, I agree, this is why young people shouldn't be having sex. But I'm sure you know this by now. Here are some things you should do...
1. Get an OB/GYN. Need to have regular appointments for the safety of you and your unborn child.
2. Take pre-natal vitamins. They are very important for the health of your child.
3. BOTH you and the child's father need to start saving money, you will definitely need it for expenses. He needs to start working his butt off to support you and the child. You should work, but not as hard and don't stress.
4. If your parent's insurance won't cover expenses, contact your local health department for doctor appointments. They should also help you get signed up for other assistance like WIC (for baby formula, food, etc) and childcare. The two of you may be able to get in classes to help you know how to take care of a baby.
5. Eat healthy, don't drink alcohol and smoke. Don't be around anyone who smokes.
6. Make lists of things you will need and slowly start buying them (for example, crib, car seat, baby wipes, etc) or have a friend or family member throw you a baby shower.

Both of your parents and his need to be involved. Sounds like you guys are going to need the help and support. Good luck and I will be praying for you and the baby. After you have the baby, learn from this and be more careful next time.

Answer 10

First and foremost you need to find a good ob/gyn or try and locate a planned parenthood clinic or something along those lines and they should be able to give you information on having a healthy pregnancy . If you dont currently have a job, maybe now would be the time to start looking for something but beware of chemicals and heavy lifting while being pregnant. And if your parents or relatives offer you any help, whether it being financial or emotional support, take it! Good luck!