Support for teenage parents

If you are a young parent or you are pregnant and expecting your baby soon, don’t feel like you have to struggle alone. If you are struggling to cope and you need information, advice or a little emotional support, ask somebody for help. If you can’t talk to your parents, siblings or friends, you can get in touch with Parentline Plus, Barnardos or Straight Talking, a national charity for teenage parents.

You will be entitled to financial support from the government, just like every other parent; to find out what help is available to you, you should contact your Local Authority.

Teenage Pregnancy:

• Teenage Pregnancy
• Why is teenage pregnancy so common?
• Which types of contraception are available to young girls?
• Should I take a pregnancy test?
• Who can I talk to if my test is positive?
• What are the options available to young girls?
• Preventing teenage pregnancy: tips for parents and educators
• Support for teenage parents
• Health during pregnancy