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Teenage Pregnancy

This section is to help young women deal with a pregnancy. However, if you feel that your situation is urgent then I advise you to call either the Kids Help Line (phone 1800 551 800) or Lifeline (phone 131 114).

The most important thing to understand if you are a young woman who is unsure whether or not she is pregnant, is that the earlier you establish whether you are pregnant or not the better. If you are pregnant remember you DO have choices, and YOU are the only person that knows what is best for you.

Teenage Pregnancy Links

Below is a list of websites that may be of some help.

Tots-n-Tums
Tots-n-Tums is a fun and friendly forum for teenage and young parents. We offer a range of information and support for topics such as conception, pregnancy, labour and birth, parenting and beyond.

Women's Health Queensland - Teenage Pregnancy
This site is for students who are doing work on teenage pregnancy

Young Adult Health - Pregnancy Options
This section of the Child and Youth Health website is a comprehensive explanation of unplanned pregnancy options in Australia.

Children by Choice
Children by Choice is an informative up-to-date Australian website, which would be especially helpful if you think abortion is your choice.

Kid's Help
This site provides the opportunity for you to contact a counsellor online.

Like it is - Teenage Pregnancy
Discovering you are pregnant can be a scary experience and forces you to make a very adult decision. The important thing to remember is you're not alone - help is available.

Comments

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Stephanie Azri

Mar 3, 2011 11:15am [ 1 ]

The POWER program, a organisation based at Mabel Park SHS which provides counselling, case management, education support and on site creche for pregnant and parenting teenagers who want to finish their education (year 10,11,12)

We would be happy to have other organisations or young parents visit the program. For more info visit the website or ring us at the school (07) 3489 2332

Elizabeth Kyle

Apr 5, 2011 6:30am [ 2 ]

Good Site :) Get new pictures please,

kaylee

May 9, 2011 5:46pm [ 3 ]

teenage pregnancy is tough, but don't give up and think it is the end, there are always people who can help you. Get early detection, that is very important, and talk to someone you trust, who cares and that can help you.

Danielle

May 18, 2011 6:30pm [ 4 ]

Im 16 years of age and just found out i am pregnant yesterday. Better yet, i also found out today i am 6 weeks. I have so many mixed emotions about whether or not i am ready and how im going to deal with it. My partner said he doesnt want anything to do with me if i decide to keep a baby( he doesnt know for sure yet, though im sure he is suspicious i am pregnant) I'd guess i'd like to know what im in for and how tough this is going to be.

Jane Palmer

May 18, 2011 6:55pm [ 5 ]

Hi Danielle - Feeling mixed emotions on finding out you are pregnant at any age is normal. Do you have anyone you can talk to? I've set up a whole section on teenage pregnancy (see ourTeenage Pregnancy Section.)

I hope you find this helpful. You can contact many of the pregnancy help organisations for information and support

Charlotte Knight

Jun 20, 2011 9:17pm [ 6 ]

Monday 20th June

Hi, my name is Charlotte Knight and I am currently studying Childstudies as one of my year 12 subjects. For an investigative assignment I have chosen to research the impact that teenage pregnancy can have on a teenagers life. In particular I am interested in finding out the impact it has on the positives and netagives about teenage pregnancy and how it can impact their life For this assignment we are required to have a secondary source of information which is why any information you can tell me will be of a great help! If you have any information about teenage pregnancyor any statistics, that be mostly appreciated.

Thanks,

     Charlotte.

Jane Palmer

Jun 20, 2011 10:24pm [ 7 ]

Hi Charlotte - Why don't you explore our Teenage Pregnancy Section of our website. You will find answers to at least some of your questions.

Indigo Shaman

Jul 3, 2011 5:54pm [ 8 ]

Yeah me n my mrs are having a kid. Im 24 n shes 17. Shes a little worried, but together we are gaining as much info as we can. We are so happy. 6 weeks ago we created a life!

Kaylee Holler

Jul 8, 2011 2:13am [ 9 ]

You sound like very good people ,unfortunately I live in the U.S I am 15 and pregnant and need help

Jane Palmer

Jul 13, 2011 7:44am [ 10 ]

Hi Kaylee - I am sorry but I do not know where you can go for help in the U.S. Are you able to talk to a doctor or health worker confidentially? They should know where the organisations are that may be able to help you.

Devon Regelous

Jul 20, 2011 2:04pm [ 11 ]

My girlfriend thinks she pregnant and we don't no what to do if she is, were thinking about putting the baby into adoption but we don't now how much money it will cost in Canada.

Jane Palmer

Jul 20, 2011 4:50pm [ 12 ]

Hi Devon - I am wondering if you and your girlfriend are able to make an appointment with a midwife. A midwife should be able to explain what your options are and any associated costs.

Dance.

Jul 25, 2011 9:08pm [ 13 ]

I'm sixteen years old & I'm pretty sure I'm pregnant - I'm going to get a test on payday, haha. I've already decided abortion is not the option for me whether I'm pregnant or not & I don't think I could put my baby up for adoption - so it looks like I would be keeping it. My boyfriend is twenty five & I already have discussed with him my thoughts, as I was feeling weird & what not. He's excited (which makes me a little worried that he'll be disappointed if the test shows up negative, but yeah). I am just looking for any decent sort of help as to what I'm meant to do (regarding appoinments that need to be made, etc.), as well as someone to talk to throughout my pregnancy. Anyways, yeah. Cheers. :)

Jane Palmer

Jul 26, 2011 10:34am [ 14 ]

If you test is positive you can make an appointment with a doctor or midwife - they will be able to confirm your pregnancy and discuss your options with you. Pregnancy Help Australia offers information and support.

lulu

Sep 4, 2011 5:26am [ 15 ]

I`m sixteen and pregnant 2-3 weeks gone i really don't no what to do. I was in school 2 days in fifth year when I found out the news, I'm so scared i have no one i can talk to. my mam, sister and boyfriend are the only ones to no. my mam and sister are hoping i don't keep the child but, my boyfriend wants me to keep it they said what ever way i go the three will support me i don't think i could go through not keeping the child but, I'm also not strong enough to keep it and i don;t think I'm ready...they don't really understand at all i just don't no what to do :/ can someone help please...?

Jane Palmer

Sep 8, 2011 4:45am [ 16 ]

Hi Lulu - Being pregnant and scared at 16 is very understandable. I am not sure where you are living. Are you able to see a midwife or doctor to discuss your options. Here in Australia there are lots of support services to help young mothers work through the options and make the choice that is best for them. You could try Pregnancy Help Australia.

malisah

Sep 10, 2011 5:12pm [ 17 ]

I just turned 20 not long before i found out I was pregnant and decided to keep it now I'm 17 weeks and a I got made redundant and was relying on my partners job to support the three of us but he's job isnt reliable, I still want to keep this child but I's starting to stress out about finances as we were meant to buy our own house too, to be more independant and our current livinig situation where were renting is losing us more money than we can afford. Can you suggest anything to help?

Liam

Sep 23, 2011 11:12am [ 18 ]

Hey im 16 and pregnant what do i do :'(

Eliza

Sep 23, 2011 9:03pm [ 19 ]

Hi I've recently just turned 15 and just found out that I'm pregnant, yesterday. I have know Idea what to do, and know idea how to tell my parents. My boyfriend was with me when I took the test and is sticking by me, even though he is older than me. I know things will be hard and difficult, but i FEEL that this has happened for a reason.

Jane Palmer

Sep 24, 2011 7:40am [ 20 ]

Sorry for the delay in replying I just haven't had time in the last week or two due to a deadline writing a book. I'll answer Malisha to Eliza's questions in one post.

Malisah there are a number of places that maybe able to help regarding your finances. You can speak to a social worker through Centrelink. Phone 13 1794 to either speak directly to a Social Worker, or make an appointment to see a Social Worker at your local Customer Service Centre. Alternatively the Salvation Army offer financial counselling. To find out more visit their website.

Liam and Eliza why don't both of you contact Pregnancy Help Australia for support. They have a 24 hour a day 7 days a week phone support. Phone 1300 792 798 (NSW/ACT/QLD/VIC)or (02) 9602 6543 (Other States).

about pregnancy

Sep 25, 2011 12:36am [ 21 ]

thank for the article it's very usful info =) like..

Janet

Oct 4, 2011 6:14pm [ 22 ]

Hello, I am not a young mum, I am a registered nurse doing a sexual health course and investigating what help there is out there for young mums. This happened to my daughter when she had just turned 17, but while it was difficult for her for a few years, she is a good mum now, and has a beautiful 6 year old boy. If your heart is in the right place, and you have a lot of family support, it is not all bad. Most schools support young mums going back to school, it is really important to finiish your schooling so you can support your baby when you get back into it. The teachers were really great with her. Janet

Ayshen

Nov 14, 2011 11:25pm [ 23 ]

Hi my name is Ayshen. I am a 38 year old single mum and my beautiful little girl is now almost 8. I have kept all of my daughters furniture in hope of having another child but things haven't worked out they way that I thought they would. Instead of selling what I have I would really like to offer it all to someone to hopefully releave the financial pressure of having to buy these things. I have a cot,change table/draws, high chair, porta cot, car seat, booster seat, sterliser, baby monitor, basenette etc all in beautiful condition. I am in Melbourne Vic. Please let me know if you are insterest and I wish you all a healthy pregnancy. Ayshen

amy nelson

Nov 26, 2011 3:29pm [ 24 ]

im 16 and fell pregnant to a guys baby who i had a one night stand with. i was on the pill and was taking it everyday, we didnt use protection and we were both intoxicated. i was also 3 days before my ovulating stage, he said he didnt ejaculate but he did 'pre-cum' all those little bits of information were the things that make all of us think "i cant fall pregnant because im not ovulating, i cant fall pregnant because im on the pill, i cant fall pregnant because he said he didnt ejaculate" to any girls on this site that arnt pregnant please take everything i said into consideration as "yes you can fall pregnant if these things occur to you" it takes one sneaky sperm to ruin the rest of your life. i am now 22 weeks pregnant and having a baby girl. my babys daddy isnt sticking around because he didint want anything to do with her. us girls need each other at this point in time more than we need anybody else.

Samantha

Nov 28, 2011 11:12am [ 25 ]

I'm 15 and I just found out I am pregnant, i have spoken with my mother about it, and she is not happy with the choice i have made. I really want to keep the baby because i feel it is my given right to make my own choices, i am against abortion and cannot bring myself to make that dreadful decision. i also discussed the matter with the father of the baby, is there any support groups or government benefits i can receive to help me raise the baby as i have decided to keep it

Jane Palmer

Dec 4, 2011 8:07am [ 26 ]

Hi Samantha - I suggest you make contact with Pregnancy Help Australia (see previous comments for the link to their website). They have lots of information that may help you.

Tiarne

Dec 6, 2011 1:08pm [ 27 ]

Hi, my name is tiarne, im 15 and i think im pregnant ive had all the signs, My boyfriend is 16 and he wants a child but i dont know how to tell him. Im also sceard to tell my perants as i dont know what they would do. abortion isnt an option i find it wrong in so many ways, but i just need help! I have no idea what to do!!

Taylor

Dec 6, 2011 6:02pm [ 28 ]

I fell pregnant when i was 13 and was convinced by my parents to have an abortion even though i knew i would hate myself for it, i went ahead with it because i didnt want to upset my family. 3 years later, i am now 16 and my boyfriend and i are still together even though it has been a very tough few years, about 6 months after my abortion i was diagnosed with major depression. my boyfriend and i have become stronger through our experiences and plan to one day get married and have kids, since my abortion i feel there is a huge hole in my heart and even though i am extreamly happy i still feel this hole will not go away until i have a baby. i want a baby so much and dont want to upset my family but feel that i am ready and cant wait any longer.

Jane Palmer

Dec 6, 2011 9:22pm [ 29 ]

Hi Tiarne - Do you have anyone who you can talk to? It is important not to do this alone. Let your boyfriend know what is going on and hopefully he will provide you with support. You need to find out if you are pregnant. Make an appointment with a midwife or doctor to confirm whether or not you are pregnant. If you have any questions you can ask the midwife on our forum.

Molly

Dec 7, 2011 4:06pm [ 30 ]

i'm 16 and lately i've been feeling that i want a baby - i wouldnt PLAN one (like, put holes in a condom or anything) but i want one - does that make sense? its a really weird feeling - my boyfriend and i were talking about what would happen if i ever was pregnant and he said he'd support me in whatever decision i make. i don't know why i have this feeling. i'm just wondering why it would be happening to me? its kind of like a craving... it's weird. i'd like to know why i'm feeling like this? if i can thanks xo

Jane Palmer

Dec 8, 2011 3:51am [ 31 ]

Hi Molly - I've put your post on our forum in the hope that others can reply to your question. To read the posts on the forum go to the teenage pregnancy thread.

natassha<d

Dec 8, 2011 11:02pm [ 32 ]

hi my tasha. im 16 i think i pregnant. as being getting ornign sickness recently. i know id want to keep it as i dont believe in abortion and adoption isnt an option. the things is me and my boyfriend are arguing at the moment because a few motnhs before he got with me he shagged another girl and just recnelty he found out she was pregnant. i dont know what to do!!! i k=dont know if i should tell him or wait to do a pregnancy test. i scared he'll hate me for being pregnant.

Elizabeth

Dec 18, 2011 8:49pm [ 33 ]

my partner and i have decided to start trying for a baby and i was just wondering is there anything i should do before we start trying and wduring the pregnancy. thanks, Elizabeth

Selina

Jan 7, 2012 12:15am [ 34 ]

reply to Ms Ayshen's post How much would u be selling them for. Maybe not a high price because its really hard for me trying to earn some money on my own without my baby daddy's support n family been broke. If u have sold them to someone else thats alrite I live in melbourne too

dazza

Jan 7, 2012 9:59pm [ 35 ]

heyy

umm im 14 turning 15 in a month and i just found out im pregnet, i told my boyfriend and asked him how do we tell our parents but we are not too sure. i was thinking we keep it a secret from them coz we both dont live at home and we will see our parents like once every two months but he thinks its a bad idea and we should tell them asap but my parents would want me to put the baby up for adoption but i dont believe in that or abortions so what do i do ??

Serwa

Jan 19, 2012 3:11pm [ 36 ]

Reply to Ms Ayshen's post Im a teenager who is pregnant at the moment and due to family finances we havent purchased anything yet and im willing to negociate with a price with you. Thankyou