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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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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.

Anonymous says
July 21, 2009

i found out that i was pregnant in jan!! and my partner at the time was there when i found ot!! he didnt seem shocked bt after a while when he say i was so shocked n scared and not the strong person i usualy am he freaked ot and was sayn i should kill the baby n that he would do the most nastiest things to me so i wouldnt have the baby!! i was feeling different emotions because i got told i couldnt have children but i would never kill the baby!!! ive been hiding out sense feb and im nearly 38 weeks pregnant i was in an abusive relationship n am still scared about having this baby and my x coming to get me r the baby!! and hurting us so i moved home and the stress levels r sky high im sleeping on the sitee but am too scared to live on my own or even scared of nt bein able to affored it i dnt no what to do!!

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