Pregnancy · Ages 13–17
Pregnancy and your choices.
If your pregnancy test is positive, you do not have to know what you want to do next.
You can first find out how far along the pregnancy is, what options you have and what support you would like. You can also get help sorting through your thoughts and feelings before deciding.
What happens next?
Start wherever you are
01
I do not know what I want yet
You do not have to decide straight away. You can get information about the pregnancy, abortion, continuing the pregnancy, support services and healthcare before making a choice.
02
I am considering continuing the pregnancy
If you want to continue the pregnancy, you can contact a midwife or GP. Pregnant people are entitled to free antenatal care.
03
I am considering abortion
If you are considering abortion, you can get information about what it involves, how it is carried out and what rights you have before deciding.
04
I need someone to talk to
You can speak with a school nurse, youth health clinic, GP, midwife, Amathea or someone else you trust.
If you are unsure
You can talk to Amathea
Amathea is a free, impartial health service for people with questions or concerns about pregnancy and abortion. Its staff have a duty of confidentiality and can help you explore your thoughts, feelings and questions without making the decision for you.
You can speak with them before, during or after making a decision. You can attend alone or with someone else, and conversations are available by phone, video, chat or at one of their offices.
If you want to continue the pregnancy
You can contact a midwife or GP
Pregnant people have the right to free antenatal care. Once you know you are pregnant, you can contact a local health clinic or GP to arrange your first appointment.
If you are considering abortion
You can get information before deciding
You can learn how abortion is carried out, what options you have and which rights apply. You can also speak with a healthcare professional or Amathea before making a decision.
Read about abortion and your rightsIf you are under 18
You can still get help and information
Rules about who receives information about your health vary partly by age. You can ask healthcare professionals about confidentiality before sharing more.
Read about your healthcare rightsWould you like to tell someone?
Get help finding the words
You can create a short message to say, show or send to someone you trust, a school nurse or doctor.
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