I think I'm pregnant

You’ve had unprotected sex and now your period is late….You might be pregnant.

If you find yourself in this situation follow these steps:
 

Do a pregnancy test

Get a free test from:
• Brook Advisory centres
• Family planning clinics
• GUM. clinics
• Your GP or nurse
• School nurse
• Some pharmacies
• Your local Pregnancy Advisory Service
• Local abortion clinic

If you are pregnant

If you are pregnant you will need to decide which is the best option for you and your circumstances.
1. Keep the baby
2. Have an abortion
3. Continue with the pregnancy and consider adoption

Continue with the pregnancy

If you decide to keep the baby, you must visit your GP as soon as possible so that they can arrange antenatal care for you during your pregnancy. This will ensure that you remain healthy throughout your pregnancy.

Continue with the pregnancy and consider adoption

If you decide to continue with the pregnancy and give the baby up for adoption, you must visit your GP as soon as possible so that they can arrange antenatal care for you during your pregnancy. This will ensure that you remain healthy throughout your pregnancy. They will also put you in touch with social services and adoption agencies that will provide you with information for adoption.

Have an abortion

There are many different reasons why a woman might choose to have an abortion. Maybe you feel too young, not emotionally ready to have a child, or have no financial security; whatever your reason, remember it is your decision.

Types of Abortion
Up to 9 weeks pregnant – The Abortion Pill (early medical abortion)

Up to 10 weeks pregnant – A surgical abortion with local anaesthetic (awake)

Up to 24 weeks pregnant – A surgical abortion with general anaesthetic (asleep)

If you would like more information about your pregnancy options or if you would like to talk to someone about having an abortion call us to speak to an advisor and arrange an appointment for a consultation.

Who else can I talk to?

If you are not pregnant

Breathe a sigh of relief!

Immediately arrange a visit to your local service to receive contraception advice.

Services where you can get contraception
• Sexual health clinic
• Local GP
• Family planning clinic
• Contraception services
• Brook Advisory Centre

Consider getting tested for any sexually transmitted infections