Late, Possibly In Danger

[SmokyChica]

I'm hoping this is in the right place. Long story short, I don't want to go into details, but my monthly girl thing is late and I'm starting to get worried. I did a stupid teen thing and something in my head makes me think I may be pregnant... I'm only fifteen (people getting ready to judge me, I've caught enough backlash for this already) and I need advice. Anyone who knows someone who has been in a position like this or knows someone who has or what have you, please, any advice would be so greatly appreciated.

[Karkat]

Well I was pregnant when I was 16, but very few people knew, and it was only for about a month.

What do you need help with?

[SmokyChica]

Well I need to know about pregnancy tests, like what they are like or how much they are or whatnot, and just any advice any teen mothers have. I don't really know what to do or how to handle it because if I am I'm having the baby (I don't believe in abortions) and any advice I could get would be great, thank you.

[SethfromMI]

check to see if your city has an answer clinic or something else which works with pregnant mothers. often they give free pregnancy tests, will give you advice, often help you talk to your parents, sometimes help give you free or cheap supplies and other services

you need to get tested though. if you are having a baby you are going to have to tell your parents

[Karkat]

check to see if your city has an answer clinic or something else which works with pregnant mothers. often they give free pregnancy tests, will give you advice, often help you talk to your parents, sometimes help give you free or cheap supplies and other services

you need to get tested though. if you are having a baby you are going to have to tell your parents

Essentially, this. I'm pretty sure you can find your nearest location on the Planned Parenthood website.

You might also want to start taking prenatal vitamins, make sure you do not smoke, drink, or do any drugs. If you're on medication, you might want to speak with your doctor if possible- which may mean telling your parents.

[SmokyChica]

Ok thank you guys for your help. I have gotten a home pregnancy test and plan on taking it when I have the house to myself soon. Hopefully it goes well. Thank you!

[leahmae]

there are plenty of free places to help girls who are in your situation. a couple of my friend had the same problem a few years ago. depending on how late things are and when you had sex, the pregnancy test may or may work. starting to take some vitamins is a good idea. i would try to make contact with a free clinic or a pregnancy resource center, either one will be able to help you through both the testing and the pregnancy (if that's the case). in my friends cases, they both missed their periods for other reasons and weren't pregnant. they did learn a lesson after it was all over. i wish you the best...

[Karkat]

Ok thank you guys for your help. I have gotten a home pregnancy test and plan on taking it when I have the house to myself soon. Hopefully it goes well. Thank you!

You're welcome, and good luck :)