Questions?
When you, or someone you know becomes pregnant, many questions and thoughts can run through your mind.
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- Where can young parents access support online?
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You can find more online support and information at some of the websites listed below:
Parenting As A Teenager - Raising Children Network
Antenatal Options for Australians
It's incredibly important that young mums access proper health care while pregnant - it's best for mum and for baby! This link outlines some of your options.
This social mothers and babies group runs out of Toowoomba. All interested mums are welcome!
- If I allow my child to be adopted, won't he/she hate me for abandoning her?
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It's true that adopted children have extra emotions and thoughts to process about their identity. However, that doesn't mean that your child will hate you. In fact, many adopted children are able to recognise that their parents have given them a chance to experience lives they wouldn't have otherwise had. Read Sarah's story.
- I'm pregnant and I don't think I can raise a child. What about adoption?
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Adoption is legal in all of Australia, although the requirements change slightly in each state. It allows your child to be parented by a family who will love and care for them. Read Julie's story
- I feel like having a baby will wreck my life. Is that reasonable?
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Having a baby WILL change your life, but it certainly won’t wreck it. In fact, your baby can enrich your life in ways you don’t expect!
Story coming soon...
- Will my career be finished?
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It’s amazing how accommodating a baby can be! There are ways to continue a career path with a baby, toddler, child or teenager.
Nadia loved her job and then discovered she was pregnant.
- What if I can’t afford it?
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It does cost money to provide for a baby, though not as much as you might first think. Many of baby’s needs can be met through
* learning budgeting and money skills,
* gifts from family and friends
* support from government and other organisations.Story coming soon...
- What if the baby has a disability?
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Disability is not disqualification. A baby with a disability is loved as much as one with no disabilities. Life with a child who has a disability will often be much better than people imagine.
"When I first found out that our baby had Downs Syndrome..." Read more of Veronica's story...
- How do I get help?
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Visit the links on the pregnant? page of this website for practical ways you can receive help.
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- I’m afraid of becoming a mother.
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If you are pregnant, you already ARE a mother – you just haven’t seen your child yet. Women have been mothers for thousands of years; you can do it too.
- I don’t feel any love or attachment to the baby.
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The baby is a brand new person. It is hard to love someone you don’t really know. Yet, deep inside, seeds of love are growing right alongside your growing baby. You will be surprised and delighted by the strength of the love that comes once you hold your little one in your arms.
Story coming soon...
- I was not expecting this to happen to me.
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A ‘surprise’ pregnancy can temporarily bring some concern and disruption to life.
Story coming soon...
- Facing Fatherhood?
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Visit these for support and helpful information:
http://www.priceless.org.au/aboutus_men.html
http://ramahinternational.org/men.htm
- How do I get help?
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Visit the links on the pregnant? page of this website for practical ways you can receive help.
Story coming soon...
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Got More Questions?
Do you need help, or someone to talk to?
You can speak to a professional at Priceless Life Centre
Phone 1800 090 777 or Brisbane 07 3219 4288
Looking for crisis pregnancy help?
www.pricelesslifecentre.org.au
Looking for live-in drug rehabilitation?
www.freshhope.org
Looking for more information about unexpected pregnancy?
standupgirl.com
Looking for help and information about pregnancy and birth?
www.pregnancysupport.com.au