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What should I do if I get pregnant at 17?
If you become pregnant, you should see your doctor as soon as possible to discuss your pregnancy. There are many methods available to help prevent pregnancy, including IUDs, birth control pills, and condoms.
How do you tell people you’re pregnant at 17?
The Conversation
- First, find the words. You might say, “I have something difficult to tell you.
- Be prepared to deal with the reaction. What happens next?
- Give your parents time to speak without jumping in. Listen to what they say.
- Tell them how you feel.
- If you need to, get help breaking the news.
What should I do when I first get pregnant?
Start on the right track by following these 7 tips for first-time pregnancies.
- Avoid Caffeine. Drinking caffeine during pregnancy has some major health risks.
- Exercise Regularly. Having a baby is rough both physically and mentally.
- Drink Plenty of Water.
- Take Naps.
- Prenatal Massage.
- Make a Birth Plan.
- Go Shopping.
How do you notice that someone is pregnant?
Classic pregnancy signs and symptoms
- Missed period. If you’re in your childbearing years and a week or more has passed without the start of an expected menstrual cycle, you might be pregnant.
- Tender, swollen breasts.
- Nausea with or without vomiting.
- Increased urination.
- Fatigue.
What should I do if my son got his girlfriend pregnant?
But, legally, it is your son’s and the pregnant girl’s right, not yours, to decide what to do. If you maintain an ongoing relationship, you may at least get to have input into the decisions they make. As his mother, you didn’t do something wrong, so there is no point blaming yourself. Being decent and kind to this girl was the right thing to do.
Can a 17 year old have a baby?
She will not consider abortion or adoption as options, and intends to raise the baby herself, with the support of family as she continues to attend high school and get a job. The father is (supposedly) a 17-year old kid, also in West Virginia, who will be 18 in November.
How old is my girlfriend and is she pregnant?
I’m 17 and My Girlfriend is Pregnant. What Should I Do? I’m 17, going to be a senior and I just found out my girlfriend thinks she’s pregnant. She hasn’t taken a test yet but she’s late for her period and is planning to take a test this week. I’m not sure what to do if she’s pregnant.
What are the rights of a pregnant teen?
Parental rights do not extend to forcing the young lady to have an abortion, place the child for adoption, sign over her rights to the child. Minors who are pregnant or have a child retain all the legal rights to said child as does an adult female unless a court rules otherwise.