Pregnancy choices

Am I pregnant?

The only way to be sure if you’re pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. These are available at most supermarkets and chemists.

It can take up to 3 weeks for a pregnancy test to become positive after sex, so it’s important to take the test at the right time to be sure it’s a reliable result. Doing the test too early may mean it’s negative when you are actually pregnant, so please wait until your period is overdue before doing the test, or for 21 days after sex if your periods do not come regularly.

 

Your choices

If you are pregnant, it’s normal to experience a range of emotions and you may feel uncertain as to whether you want to continue with the pregnancy or not. Some women know straight away, others need time to decide.

Our service is here to support you. We have a specialist team of doctors, nurses and counsellors to provide the care, support and advice you may need.

Your pregnancy choices include:

• Continuing with the pregnancy
• Considering adoption
• Having an abortion (termination of pregnancy)

Whatever you decide, it’s your decision. If you decide you are sure you want to continue with the pregnancy, you should arrange to see your GP to arrange antenatal care and discuss your health during pregnancy.

You can contact our service even if you are not sure, and ask to speak to a counsellor.