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Hi there,
It can be really frightening thinking that you could be pregnant and being unsure about what to do. A pregnancy test, as scary as it might seem, really is the best place to start when thinking about your options because then you know for sure.
There are lots of different places where you can get a pregnancy test from and you can get one for free. They are available at a GPs surgery, an NHS walk-in centre, a family planning or sexual health clinic including special young peoples sexual health clinics, such as Brook centres. If you prefer, you can buy one from a pharmacy or most supermarkets - they start from around £5.
If the pregnancy test does come back positive its important to see your doctor so that your health and that of the baby can be checked out. The sooner you do that the more options there are available to you - your GP would be able to put you in touch with suitable services to help you prepare for the having the baby.
It can be really difficult to talk about pregnancy to family and with the father of the baby. But if you turn out to be pregnant, then its a conversation youre going to have to have eventually. You need to be sure when youre ready but at the same time think about whether it is making it harder the longer you leave it.
Maybe have a think about when you feel would be a good time to talk and whether you want to try telling everyone at once or if there is one person who you would prefer to start with talking to.
It can sometimes help to have a practise of what you might like to say and youre always welcome to talk that through with a ChildLine Counsellor.
Take care,
Sam
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