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Pregnancy and abortion
Information in easy read. Find out about your options for when you are pregnant.
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This information was made by easyhealth.org.uk, using NHS information.
You can find help and support if you are pregnant.
Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, you have choices.
Below are your options if you become pregnant.
Carry on with your pregnancy and become a parent
Stop your pregnancy with an abortion
An abortion is when you stop your pregnancy before the birth.
Have your child adopted or fostered
Your child will be looked after by someone else.
What to do if you want to carry on with your pregnancy and become a parent
Book an appointment with your doctor or midwife.
They will find out when your child will be born.
They will explain what happens when you are pregnant.
You will see your doctor and midwife for regular check ups. This is called ‘antenatal care’.
Your midwife or doctor will check that you and your child are well.
They may suggest you go to antenatal classes.
Here you will learn helpful things like:
- giving birth
- staying healthy
- breast feeding
Pregnancy and parenting support
Find websites below that will help you.
BPAS (The British Pregnancy Advisory Service)
For unplanned pregnancy options, advice, counselling and abortion treatment.
FPA (Family Planning Association)
Tommy’s
What to do if you want to stop your pregnancy with an abortion
An abortion is when you stop your pregnancy before the birth.
This can be done by taking 2 different types of pills or having an operation
You will need to talk to a professional to tell them how you feel about your pregnancy.
If you decide to have an abortion you will need to have some medical checks.
An abortion must be done before you are 5 months pregnant (24 weeks). This will be explained to you.
Abortion support
Find websites below that will help you.
BPAS (The British Pregnancy Advisory Service)
For unplanned pregnancy options, advice, counselling and abortion treatment.
FPA (Family Planning Association)
What to do if you want to have your child adopted or fostered
Fostering
This is when your child lives with another family for a while or forever.
It may be hard to give your child to someone else
Your child may be able to come home and live with you when you are ready.
Social Services will talk to you about this.
It may be hard to give your child to someone else.
Once your child has been adopted you cannot have your baby back.
Social Services will talk to you about this.
It may be helpful to speak to someone you trust
Adoption and fostering support
Find websites below that will help you.
CoramBAAF
PAC (Post-Adoption Centre)
CAFCASS
Cafcass advises the family courts about the welfare of children and what is in their best interests.
We support families to work with social workers and understand the law, their rights and options.