What to do if your girlfriends gets pregnant?

Here’s what to do next:

1. Stay calm. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, worried, and even scared or embarrassed.
2. Listen to her. Be supportive as she shares her feelings with you.
3. Make a game plan. Work with your girlfriend to determine the best plan for her, you, and the baby.

Does a mother have to tell the father she is pregnant?

No, you don’t have to tell the father of your child that you are pregnant. You have no legal obligation to let him know. But nothing you do or don’t do makes a difference in who the child’s parents are. Say you never tell the father, later on, you find someone and want them to adopt your child.

What to do if a girl is pregnant and you don’t want it?

People who are pregnant have 3 options:

1. Parenting — giving birth and raising the child.
2. Abortion — taking medication or having a medical procedure that ends the pregnancy.
3. Adoption — giving birth and placing your child with another person or family permanently.

How do you respond when your girlfriend says she’s pregnant?

So if you get a response you weren’t expecting, here’s what you should do:

1. Don’t overreact.
2. Ask for what you need.
3. Talk about how you feel and how the reaction makes you feel.
4. Take time alone if you need it or want it.
5. Don’t panic.
6. If it was meant to be humorous, try to laugh about it.

What are the fathers rights to an unborn child?

As the father of an unborn child, your rights are limited. Paternity cannot be established until the child is born. Until then, the mother is the only one with rights. However, an unmarried father may be able to protect his unborn child from harm through Child Protective Services.

What to do when Your Girlfriend is pregnant and You’re a father?

As the father you have 6 options when your girlfriend is pregnant. 1. Help Parent – Taking responsibility for your actions and supporting both mother and child is honorable. This may mean you have to pick up a part-time job or adjust your school schedule. You’re not the first teen father and this is doable.

What should I do if my girlfriend has an unplanned pregnancy?

Anger, fear, guilt, and resentment are common emotions many feel when facing an unplanned pregnancy. You should also begin to talk about your concerns and how you think the pregnancy will impact each of you. Be sure to listen to her during these conversations.

What to do when your child is a teenager father?

1. Help Parent – Taking responsibility for your actions and supporting both mother and child is honorable. This may mean you have to pick up a part-time job or adjust your school schedule. You’re not the first teen father and this is doable. We can even help talk through options with you.

Where can I get help if my boyfriend is pregnant?

There’s an organization called Optionline which has helped thousands of pregnant girls and their boyfriends. Their help is always free and confidential; they are available 24/7; and they have local centers all over the country. You can call them at 1-800-712-HELP or click on the Optionline link on this page. They can even help with your parents.