Pregnancy can be difficult no matter what age you decide to have a child. But if you’re a pregnant teenager your social life, work, education and training can be severely disrupted.

 

Having a baby means changing your life, and you are responsible for your child’s health, safety and welfare throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

 

The first thing you should do is have a pregnancy test at you local THINK clinic, family planning clinic or your own GP, to confirm your pregnancy and discuss the choices available to you.

 

Whether you are under 16 or not, whatever you discuss with the clinic staff or your GP is confidential, although they will recommend that you talk to your parents and will give you advice on how to do this.

 

Your local THINK clinic will give you confidential advice and support on sex, relationships, contraception, pregnancy and abortion and the Brook Advisory Centre operates a confidential helpline (0800 0185 023)

 

If you are a pregnant teenager or teenage parent the Knowsley Reintegration Service can offer you friendly advice and support, and help to access other services. Call Debby or Jane on 443 5681

 

If you are continuing with your pregnancy ask your midwife or the Reintegration Officer for a copy of the THINK PINK magazine, full of local information and advice for pregnant teenagers.

 

Surestart is an advice service to help your child get the best start in life.

 

Care to learn provides childcare funding  for young mums who want to get back into education or training.

 

Childcare link enables you to search for childcare in your area.

 

Raising kids covers everything that may happen from pregnancy to teens.

 

See our young parents section for more information or visit the recommended websites listed on the right for further information about all aspects of pregnancy.