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Pregnant and Alone

Facing an Unexpected Pregnancy Without a Partner

You are frightened, confused and you don't know what to do. Everyone will say you should have known better. Yes, you've just found out you are beginning an unplanned pregnancy and now what do you do?

You are frightened, confused and you don't know what to do.

First, calm down and try to think clearly. Don't make any rash decisions right now; there is time. Confide in a friend, your parents, or find an agency that will help you out. There are many others in your situation, and no matter how alone you feel, you aren't.

According to the Census Bureau, premarital childbearing has been on the rise, not only among teenagers but also in older women. In 1930 to 1934, the number of first births to women in the United States in a surveyed area was 2,037. Out of that, 5.9 were premarital births. In 1960 to 1964, there were 5,507 first births, with 10.3 of those being premarital births. From 1990 to 1994, first births totaled 6,324 and out of those, 40.5 were premarital births.


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Felis says
5 days, 15 hours ago

I am 35, pregnant with my third child. My husband of 14 years walked out on us in November. For another women. He sold our family home from underneath us. Hasn't been part of our lives since. I am 6 months along, doing it on my own. It's been lonely, I have no support, no family to lean on. Our whole world has come crashing down. He left us with nothing. We moved to a new city for his job, his career, I am left to pick up the pieces. I never thought in a million years this would be my life. I am off work due to complications with this pregnancy. Financially it been a downward spiral. Maxing out every credit card, behind on payments, just getting by. Pregnancy is suppose to be joyous and special, this time around its been difficult and lonely.

Anonymous says
December 30, 2009

Im 21 recently found out I was pregnant. Me and the father were getting married. He took off on me and doesnt want anything to do with his first born or me. I feel im alone but Im not the only one going through this.

Anonymous says
November 8, 2009

i am almost 19 years old and just found out that i am pregnant... the circumstances are really bad because i can't tell my parents or anyone else for that matter because of who the father is.... i am at risk of losing my job and so is he if anyone finds out.... he already has 4 kids and pays almost 80 percent of his income in child support to them.... i don't know what to do right now.... i am so confused but i know i am going to have a healthy and beautiful baby...

Stacy says
October 24, 2009

I'm 24 and just found out im pregnant by my former best friend. I love him but he doesn't feel the same. He doesn't want me but he wants to "take care of his responsibilities." It felt like i was going to die-the hurt from his rejection was so much worse now that my hormones are raging. But i know it could be worse-he could deny my baby & want nothing to do with him, so i guess i'll make it. I mean the love of my life(my baby) and i will make it.

Anonymous says
August 19, 2009

Thank you both so much for sharing those stories. I'm sorry that you're experiencing what I've been experiencing, but it helps to know that I'm not the only one who has dealt with that kind of situation. My son is 8 months old now, and I used to worry about his future when I was pregnant because his father is manipulative, angry, and controlling and made it very clear that he didn't care about my son even though he insisted that he wanted to be involved. He wanted a paternity test, but never got it. I've never pushed for one because I'm afraid of the effects that he would have on my son. I just pray that he allows my son to grow up healthy and in peace. Good luck to both of you and continue to persevere and love your children.

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