You may want to talk to your partner, your parents, a relative or a friend. Or talk confidentially to a counsellor at a family planning clinic. If you continue the pregnancy, whether you will keep the baby or place it up for adoption, good prenatal care can make the your pregnancy easier, and both you and the baby healthier. Taking care of yourself before the baby's born means eating well, avoiding tobacco, caffeine, drugs and alcohol, getting enough exercise and rest. You can also read the messages about Pregnancy and Childbirth or Teen Pregnancy sections of this document, for more information.
Children can be a great joy.
They also need a lot of care for many years. Think about the support and help you will have. Make a budget. Consider your life goals. If you want to place the child for adoption, either with a relative or a friend or someone you don't know, you will need to know your rights and what to expect.