Finding out you're pregnant can bring out all kinds of emotions, from joy to bewilderment, indecision to fear. Even when a pregnancy is planned the reality of carrying another human life is quite different to the idea of being pregnant. One minute you're over the moon and confident in your abilities as a mother-to-be, the next minute you wonder what you've done and how on earth you'll cope with such a life-changing event. Add all those pregnancy hormones into the mix and it's a potent combination, so it's no wonder many women can become quite overwhelmed, both physically and mentally, by those early pregnancy days. But if you really are struggling to come to terms with a pregnancy and need support on what to do next, there are some organisations which can offer you professional, unbiased advice.
When pregnancy is unplanned
Unplanned pregnancy is an extremely stressful situation to navigate. There can be all sorts of reasons why your unplanned pregnancy is problematic: perhaps you are not in a relationship and the pregnancy is the result of a casual encounter; you may already have children and feel your family is complete and there simply isn't the room or money to accommodate another child; or it may be that you have never wanted children.
Emotional, financial and practical considerations all play their part in weighing up the pros and cons of continuing with or ending a pregnancy but making that final decision is such a hard and pressured thing to do, especially as there are implications the longer it takes to come to a final decision. Furthermore, you may feel you have no one to turn to at this emotional time - family members and friends are often too emotionally involved themselves to offer impartial advice, and it can be hard to discount their advice even if it's at odds with how you're feeling. So, where can you turn?
Advice on unplanned or unwanted pregnancy on Netmums
If you need a friendly ear to listen to your worries a good place to start is our Coffee House, where we have a dedicated unplanned pregnancy board. You can remain anonymous and you'll be able to share your worries with other members who are going through, or have been through, a similar situation.
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