How to Deal with Teen Pregnancy
Nowadays getting pregnant among teenagers is getting common. Keep in mind that pregnancy is unplanned at some times especially among young women. You might not be ready for having a baby because of both financial and emotional reasons. However, there is no need to get upset now. Keep calm and with some simple guidelines, you will be able to cope with having a child easily. Remember that having a baby is really hard. People might think this is an easy process or want to have a baby, they don’t realize that it is hard to have a child.
Instructions
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Pregnancy test
In case you suspect you are pregnant, you need to take a pregnancy test. It is a good thing knowing that you are pregnant or not as by this you will get more options. Some common symptoms are nausea, mood swings and missed menstrual period. -
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Tell someone you trust
You need to inform your parents or parent like figure you trust as he or she will help you how to deal with this situation. -
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Inform the father
You need to tell the father of your baby’s child that you are pregnant. He will most probably be with you and support you. In case he does the opposite, the world won’t end as there are several people who love and care for you. -
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Check your options
Take into account of all possible options. After pondering over all the options, you need to choose the one which is best for you. Before choosing an option, you should consider your financial situation and support.
- Abortion: This option might not be available for everyone so you need to consult before choosing this option. Keep in mind that it will cause traumatic experience for mother.
- Adoption: In case you do not want the child and do not want abortion, you can consider the option of adoption.
- Single parenting: You can opt for this option and there is no need to panic. Get some help from your parents or friends and decorate the baby room.
- Marriage: If the father of bay is willing and you both can afford keeping the baby, it is the best option. Marry him and enjoy your life together.
- Joint parenting: In this scenario both parties accept to have a child and raise together.
