3 Resources for Pregnant Teenagers

1. Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling

Perhaps the most helpful thing for young women in your situation is unplanned pregnancy counseling.

• Pregnant teenagers like yourself deal with a lot of stress during this time, and it’s normal to be overwhelmed about what to do next after learning of your pregnancy.

• You may be worried that you’re too young to make such a life-changing decision.

• Unplanned pregnancy counselors are here to help.

These trained professionals can offer advice for pregnant teenagers like you and help you understand every unplanned pregnancy option available to you. These professionals should not try to pressure you into one decision or another; they should simply be a sounding board for the emotions you are feeling and the questions you may have.

You can often find unplanned pregnancy counseling through:

• Adoption agencies such as American Adoptions

• Abortion and pregnancy health clinics like Planned Parenthood

• Parenting organizations like The National Parent Helpline

Make sure that the counseling help for pregnant teenagers you receive is objective and does not try to pressure you into one decision or another. Consider reaching out to your school guidance counselor for a longer list of unplanned pregnancy counseling resources.

2. Local Health Clinics

A local health clinic can be invaluable for a young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. These clinics can help you get the medical care you need during your pregnancy. They can:

• Confirm your pregnancy

• Advise you on your options based on how far along you are

• Help connect you to local hospitals for delivery

Many of these clinics offer services for free or at a lower cost for teenagers in your situation.

3. Maternity Homes for Pregnant Teenagers

Often, teenagers who unexpectedly become pregnant worry about the response from their parents. They may even be concerned about being kicked out of their house, or they may consider living somewhere else during their pregnancy in the interest of safety.

If you’re in this situation, a home for pregnant teenagers may be a solution for you. Maternity homes provide housing and other services to women facing crisis situations, such as an unplanned pregnancy.

While maternity homes do not usually cost money, you may have to meet certain eligibility standards. You may also be pressured into a certain decision for your pregnancy when staying there.

If you are looking for a safer place to live as a pregnant teenager considering adoption, a specialist at American Adoptions can help you find a safe place for the remainder of your pregnancy. These living costs can be free to you as part of your adoption financial assistance.

However, before you choose to live somewhere else during your pregnancy, we encourage you to share your pregnancy with a trusted loved one to determine whether their house is a possible living situation for you.