17 and pregnant and have no idea what to do, advice?

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I'm about 5 weeks pregnant and I have no idea what to do. My boyfriends the same age as me I haven't told him yet but terrified. I don't know how to tell my parents either who are religious. I've found out my due date and I don't know what the best decision would be for the child, I'm just a bit lost right now. Any advice would be amazing

Please tell someone .

You need to talk to a professional as well

Talk to your GP if you can't talk to your parents. You need to talk to a professional about it.

Hey, are you in the UK can you call brook or BPAS? Or pop into your local gum/walk in?

Also I’m sure childline have teenage pregnancy advisors.

Sending love.

Hi, I was a teen mum. It’s really down to what you want to do and whether you can do it alone (worst case scenario- you’ll have no support) do you want to be a parent? Do you have other plans? School, university, a career? It’s a lot easier to do the school and career first and then be a parent with a good financial cushion behind you. I went back to college a few years ago- it was extremely hard studying with children. I couldn’t complete my degree. I’m stuck for now in low paying part time work until my children are old enough to not need my attention in the evening/weekends. If I could make my choice again if wait to have them later in life and make the most of my earning potential before children. It makes such a huge difference. That’s just my preference though- others will feel differently. 17 is so young- you’ve loads of time to have children later if you want to.

I agree with the previous poster, you need to tell someone, preferably your doctor who will give you some good advice. Your parents don't have to know and it's up to you whether or not you tell your boyfriend.

Think about it carefully (I'm assuming your pregnancy is in early stages); do you know what having a baby entails, do you want the baby? I know some people make an excellent fist of it at a young age but plenty more do not. Your education will certainly be interrupted.

Go to the doctor as soon as possible, please.

All the very best whatever you decide.

Is there a teacher / college lecturer or aunt you could speak to confidentially? Make an appointment at your GP clinic sooner rather than later. If I was your mum I would want you to get everything straight in your head before you tell your bf.