If you had unprotected intercourse less than 72 hours, or three days, ago and you don't want to become pregnant, you can read the message on the Morning After Pill, in the Birth Control section.
If you had a pregnancy test that was positive, that is, it said you are pregnant, but that pregnancy was unplanned, you might be facing one of the most important decisions of your life. This message will talk about the three choices you have:
? continue the pregnancy, and keep the child
? continue the pregnancy and place the child for adoption, or
? end the pregnancy by abortion.
All three of these choices may have life-long implications. Not one is easy.
But it is the pregnant woman's choice. It must be based on your needs and hopes, on what you decide is right for you now. You must look at what support and help you will have.
Although there may be important people in your life to talk with first, you can't make a decision just to please others. You have to live with your choice, so it must be your decision.
? continue the pregnancy and place the child for adoption, or
? end the pregnancy by abortion.
All three of these choices may have life-long implications. Not one is easy.
But it is the pregnant woman's choice. It must be based on your needs and hopes, on what you decide is right for you now. You must look at what support and help you will have.
Although there may be important people in your life to talk with first, you can't make a decision just to please others. You have to live with your choice, so it must be your decision.
Talking over the possibilities can help sort out your ideas and thoughts. You may want to talk to your partner, your parents, a relative or a friend. Find someone you trust who you think will support you -- whatever decision you make. 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.
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. What will having a child now mean to you, to your education, career, the rest of your family? Is this the right time for you to have a baby?
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. More information is given in the message on Adoption on this page.
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. More information is given in the message on Adoption on this page.
If you think you might choose to have an abortion, remember that the procedure is safest and easiest within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Very few hospitals or clinics will do abortions if a woman is over 20 weeks pregnant, that is, 20 weeks after the first day of her last menstrual period. Putting off the decision too long can leave no choice but to continue the pregnancy.
If you want to talk to someone, you can call a local Planned Parenthood organization or Public Health Unit . 
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