Facing a Teenage Pregnancy
An unexpected pregnancy can be overwhelming. A teenage pregnancy can cause emotional stress and uncertainty. If you're asking "What do I do now?", know this: you are not alone. Free, confidential help is available.
A pregnant teen needs emotional support and factual information. While each situation is unique, many young women feel scared, confused, or pressured. You might be asking how this will affect school, your relationships, or your future. These questions are normal—and there are answers.
First Things First: Confirm The Pregnancy
If you think you might be pregnant, the first thing to do is take a medical-grade pregnancy test. Another Way Pregnancy Center (AWPC) provides free, lab-quality pregnancy testing in a private, caring environment. If your test is positive, the next important step is an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy and learn how far along you are.
Ultrasound can confirm whether the pregnancy is viable (developing in the uterus) and how many weeks along you are—two things that matter for all your available options.
Know Your Options
When you’re young and pregnant, you may feel like you’re out of choices—but you’re not. You deserve informed, non-judgmental guidance. When you’re empowered with information, you’re better equipped to make the best decision for your life, your health, and your future.
At AWPC, we offer personalized options counseling to help you understand the realities of parenting, adoption, and abortion. No pressure. No judgment. Just facts and support so you can make an informed decision. AWPC counselors explain your pregnancy options clearly and compassionately.
Take Time To Digest
As a pregnant teen, there is a lot to take into consideration. Take deep breaths, take your time and don’t rush any decisions. Though there may be risks and challenges with teen pregnancy, there are also resources and solutions to help you.
Health risks and challenges of teen pregnancy can include: access to healthcare, body changes, and pregnancy discomforts. The emotional and mental health concerns can include: shock and fear, guilt and shame, anxiety and stress, depression and low self-esteem, isolation and loneliness and uncertainty about the future. Social and practical concerns can include: telling family and friends, education and future plans, financial stability, and social stigma and judgment
A Safe Space To Be Heard
Whether you’re 15 or 19, pregnant and unsure, you deserve to be heard. At AWPC, we provide a safe, welcoming space to talk openly about your fears and hopes. Many teens leave their first appointment feeling calmer and more confident—because knowing your options brings peace of mind.
AWPC offers confidential support for teens in crisis. If you’re a teenager in Metro Detroit and think you may be pregnant, don’t wait to get the answers you need. Call or text (248) 471-5858 to schedule your free appointment today. You are not alone. You have support.
