Try not to worry too much honey as it won't do you or your baby any good. What is it exactly that you are scared of? I hope it's not because you are only 16. You are not the first and you sure won't be the last 16 year old to get pregnant. I hope your family are been supportive and that you have some good friends and people who can support you. There is a brilliant organisation in the uk caled Sure Start that dea with young parents every day offering support and advice throughout pregnancy and then practical help once your baby is born.

Good luck honey and try not to worry

Elaine

I really do know how you feel! When i was 16 i fell pregnant too, it was the most terrifying thing in the world!
I didn't know where to turn or how to tell anyone....in fact, i didn't tell anyone....most people found out for themselves!
I am just wondering, do you have a wide support network? Does your mum know? Would she help with your pregnancy?
We are here to support you, and although it isn't really the same as in person....it does help a little!
I really think you should pay a visit to your doctor to get some advice. Sweety, it will be worth it in the end...because you can grow with your child!

You poor love my heart goes out to you. It is an amazing time you will be scared happy sad etc but these are all normal. I was 26 and I was petrified. Do you have anyone to help you?  You really need to be seeing a doctor who deals with teen pregnancy. Ther are alot of places to get help your GP, community center, hospital. Have you told your parents? If not PLEASE do so asap. You will need to be as healthy as poss which includes your state of mind. I am sending you and your bub a huge hu from my girls and me. Lots of love jen xxx

don't stress woman have been having babies for a long time at all different ages so your not the first. yes there is alot to cosider. finishing your own schooling etc. but just like the rest of us here you will learn to be a parent along the way and no matter how many bits of advice you get even here nothing compares to the real thing of having your own little person to share your life with. it's fantastic, it's hard at times but the rewards of that first lil giggle right through to watching them graduate (or so my mum tells me, my oldest is only 4) are the most amazing things you will ever see in your entire life... so don't get all worked up about it and just chill, enjoy your preganancy because it goes so fast and concentrate yourself on your studies if you are still at school and go shoping with your friends for some really cute baby clothes :) cheers n hugs frum becca.

Being pregnant is scary no matter how old you are.  Being 16 and pregnant - well that can be REALLY scary.  Some people will judge you and be negative, some people will do everything they can to help you.  It's important to surround yourself with people who will support you because there are hard decisions ahead and you don't need people to be saying horrible things to you.  Here is my advice to you, in no particular order:

1.) Have a good think about what you would like to do and make sure that you feel happy with the decision.  It's also a good idea to decide what you would like to do before you talk to other people that might try and influence your choices in a negative way (the father of the baby, your parents).  I'm not saying these people don't have a right to their opinion, just that it's your body and you have to be happy with whatever happens.

2.) Find a good doctor that you like and feel comfortable with.  They will be able to give you honest answers to all your questions and they will support you during this time.  They can also tell you about your options.

3.) DO NOT listen to people who are negative or horrible about your situation.  These things happen, it's none of their business and you've done nothing wrong.

4.) Come back to Minti whenever you need support, advice or love because the people here care very much about you.

Remember that knowledge is power and not knowing about something makes it even more scary.  The more you know about pregnancy and your options, the better you are going to feel and the easier it will be to make decisions.  Take care of yourself first, worry about the other people in your life later.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

hi there ,i have 4 kids ,and there us nothing to be afraid of parenting is a learning experience ,except your teacher is your child .

if you need advice just ask minti ,or your doctor.

but most important of all be patient

Hi Emma,

How are you? Its only nature to be scared, its a big change in your life. Have you got someone you can talk to about this and support you through it all? You  have alot to think about!

l too fall pregnant at 16 years and without the support of my friends,parents, boyfriend and socail worker.....l too was scared and  l was confused. But l made the right dission and l am glad l did.

If you ever need to talk message me.....l will be glad to listern. 

Take Care

The first week of pregnancy or the first of knowing you are pregnant? I knew after 2 weeks that I was pregnant. It's scary but if you have a good doctor I'm sure you will be fine.  There are a lot of support places you can access now if you don't have enough support around you.  There are groups you can get involved in with where you can meet other young mums or mums-to-be.  It's a scary thing being pregnant and bringing a child into the world, but if you just remain calm you will be fine.  Surround yourself with positive people and wipe the negatives.  I had relatives try to tell me to give my daughter up for adoption just because I was alone, the best thing I ever did was cease contact with them til my daughter was around 2 and they could see how beautiful and happy and well-adjusted she turned out to be.  Good luck with it all, and stay on Minti, we'll support you.

Amazing.  How do you know you're pregnant?  Are you sure you're not scared that you might be pregnant.  Just relax and wait to see if you get your next period then seek advice.

sweetheart, its ok to be scared. You are very young. I need you to trust me, you can handle this. When you need to talk to somebody that person will appear, when you need a hug you have a whole community here waiting to fold you into their arms.

You need to find somebody you can talk to, have you an auntie or a teacher or a good friend, talk to me if you want to, Tell yourself tomorrow morning that its ok to be scared and then go and talk to somebody.

stay in touch and let me know how you are .I care deeply about you

hugs

Anne

Hi Emma
Do you have any support?
Have you  told anyone yet?
You first of all should make a dr appointment, that way you can get the pregnancy confirmed and get yourself checked.
I can understand why you are scared, being pregnant is a daunting prospect but you don't have to do it on your own, make sure you have people around you supporting you

Hi there. Are you scared of the pregnancy or of being young and pregnant? As far as the pregnancy, you must take care of yourself and the baby. You have to see a OB/GYN or a midwife regularly in order to ensure that your baby is healthy. You have to eat healthy from now on because you are providing for your unborn child and whatever you eat, essentially, the baby eats too.

As far as being scared in general, you have to take things as they come and make sure that you have a very good support system (your parents, the father's parents, the father, etc). If you can't count on any of these people, there are organizations that you can turn to for help. Remember that you're not alone!