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Pregnancy
There has been
an huge increase in the number of young Irish girls who become pregnant
and are not ready to. We n ow
have one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the EU and rising.
There are two simple solutions to this: NO SEX! or SAFE SEX!
If
things seem bad, don't panic!................
If you suspect you might be pregnant then you should take a test immediately.
Test kits are available from pharmacies or doctors. You won't know
for sure until you take a test.
If you are pregnant
then it's important you don't panic. Pregnancy brings many changes,
challenges and decisions, but with support and advice you will get
through it! Talk to a close friend, family member or one of the
many support organisations who can offer you free and confidential
advice. It might seem like a 'crisis' now but in time things will
become clearer. Remember you're not the first and you won't be the
last. Mistakes happen but having the courage to face up to them
and make the most is a unique challenge.
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| Signs
that you might be pregnant......... |
| Missed
Period/s |
This
is the most reliable natural indicator but missed period/s doesn't
always mean your pregnant. |
| Morning
sickness |
This
can come at any time -day or night- and be vomitting or just
a queasy feeling. |
| Headaches |
Pregnancy
can bring headaches but they can also be caused by a number
of factors |
| Tender
breasts |
This
is one sign of pregnancy |
| Vaginal
discharge |
Vaginal
discharge which isn't sore or itchy |
| Bloating |
Not
everyone gets bigger right away. Bloating might be caused by
your period on its way. |
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If
in doubt............get checked out!
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Remember................
- If you are
pregnant don't panic! It's a major time in your life, but you
will cope.
- There are
several organisations that
aim to support women who are pregnant
- When you
become a mother or father it will be a challenging time for you,
but help is available
- Fathers matter
and have a right to a say! In an ideal situation, the father will
be around to be supportive and loving to the mother and baby but
if, for whatever reason, this isn't the case single parents can
cope
- Both parents
have responsibilities towards the baby
- There are
organisations such as Cherish
who aim to help, advise and support single parents
- Having a
baby will make a massive impact on your life - mentally, socially,
financially and for your future. Often it will appear all negative,
but turn out to be an amazing and positive experience
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