i am 16 years old and am possibly pregnant and i don't know what i should do!! please help
2007-02-27 04:42:44 · 14 answers · asked by Dorean M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The decision is to do what your heart says.
I feel for you. Its a hard place to be in but if you are pregnant its a life we are talking about. A beautiful life of a person you have to be completely responsible for, that you have to nurture and cherish and love and one that is so easy to love (and you will need help and support to care for).
I am hoping you haven't been raped or abused by a family member because that would require some special attention. Just remember in making your decision, which is yours to make in the end that God is with you. Your faith in God, no matter what your religion is what would lead and guide you through all your decisions. If you are so blessed (because there are people who want kids and can't have any), if you are so blessed now (because one day you may really want a child) I would tell you to have your baby. I don't know your circumstances, I don't know anything so its hard to really be able to say exactly. I don't know if you have your parents/guardians support but you need to talk with someone you trust.
Whatever you do don't ignore what's in your heart. Its a little life inside you with arms and legs and everything already forming if you are pregnant.
Why do I say this? I have had an abortion and honestly it has haunted me up till today, that was like 16 years ago. Honestly I don't know what it would have been like, my dad may have thrown me out of the house, who knows. I did everything secretly. and again yes i did it more than once
I am married and had my first baby but you know waiting to be married before actually having a baby was a lie mostly to myself, it was a lie because I cared to much about what people would think if I were to have a baby out of wedlock, so I listened to the advice around me. Now I only hope God forgives me.
As I said, tough tough decision at your age either way, whether you have your baby or you don't, it will affect the rest of your life. I am hoping that you have the support of your parents. If you do talk to them or your guidance counselor at school, you will need financial support and loving support from a family member to have your baby.
Follow your heart.
2007-02-27 05:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never stated why you thought that you were possibly pregnant . . . . Your first step should be to find out if you are truly pregnant or not; go out and get a test. Then, if you are, tell your parents immediately. It's very important for you and the baby. If you are not, then you still need to speak with your parents to see about getting on some sort of birth control.
2007-02-27 12:51:25 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well getting pregnant at 16 is common!..and most people go through with it just fine!..if you think your pregnant then take a test at or around the time your period is due!..if you are, and are with the father of the baby, let him know and see what you two can work out together! if you think you can handle it, then youll be okay, im sure they have parenting classes if thats something you want to look in to!..but just take a test and make sure you are first! you dont wanna worry yourself to much!...then get on birth control if your not ready for a baby yet!..if its neg!..goodluck hun!
2007-02-27 12:55:59 · answer #3 · answered by babygirlz3n2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off, don't panic. go to the store and get a pregnancy test. if it's positive, go to the doctor. early prenatal care is essential in teens. Are you still living at home? Since I don't have all the facts, It's hard to know what to tell you.
My sister had just turned 16 when she found out she was pregnant. Since it was such a shock to my parents, they took a couple of weeks to calm down and then they sat down and researched their options. my sister kept her baby and went on and got her ged. she now has a steady job and is making it on her own. It is hard, but well worth it.
good luck.
2007-02-27 12:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by just forgiven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a pregnancy test and if it is positive, talk to a trusted adult to take you to a doctor or to your local Planned Parenthood office to get a blood test for confirmation. They will hook you up with a counselor to discuss your choices and to help you tell your parents, if that is an issue. If you don't have an adult you feel like you can tell, I believe you can go to Planned Parenthood on your own, but take a friend for support.
2007-02-27 12:51:29 · answer #5 · answered by Tiff G-O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find an adult that you trust, and talk to them. If you ARE pregnant you need to tell your parents, because your parents are going to be there for you no matter what! Even if they're a little upset first they'll be ok later on. Good luck I hope everything goes good for you
2007-02-27 12:47:20 · answer #6 · answered by cirnrab 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a test to find out for sure and if you are you have got to tell your parents and whoever got you pregnant.
2007-02-27 14:29:41 · answer #7 · answered by Meka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if it helps, i found out i was pregnant at 17, and im 18 now and due in two weeks, work it out with yourself and the man who knocked you up, its for the best
2007-02-27 12:46:32 · answer #8 · answered by ruspecialenuf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweety, definitely tell a trusted adult or go to your local pregnancy clinic (free clinic) they offer counselors to pregnant teens and can confirm your pregnancy. Eventually you will have to tell your parents. Keep your head up, sweety. You can do it!
2007-02-27 12:51:39 · answer #9 · answered by yomama23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you find if you are pregnant.
If you are pregnant, you have a baby.
If you aren't pregnant, you learn from this experience and use more protection in future.
2007-02-27 12:49:29 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋