Some conversations are more complicated than others. It’s one thing to tell your parents you wrecked the car, but it’s another to say that you are unexpectedly pregnant. You might feel frightened about how they will respond.
While it’s understandable to worry about how they’ll react to your news, it’s essential to know that you don’t have to face this alone—we’re here to help you with strategies that make this conversation easier.
If you wish to talk with someone immediately, call us at Coweta Pregnancy Services. Help is just a phone call away.
Strategies for Telling Your Parents You’re Pregnant
This is probably a conversation you never thought you’d have to have. Here are the steps we suggest you take first:
Confirm Your Pregnancy
If you do not take a home pregnancy test correctly, you may get inaccurate results. We suggest you confirm your pregnancy with no-cost medically certified pregnancy testing at Coweta. A nurse, sonographer, or trained layperson administers our tests, so you can be confident you are getting accurate results.
We provide a no-cost limited ultrasound to confirm key pregnancy details if you get a positive pregnancy test result.
Determine Your Options
Nothing says maturity and confidence more than researching your options. You have three choices: have an abortion, make an adoption plan, or choose to parent. We can discuss each one with you.
Think about what you want. This is your decision, not your parents’. Although you want their support, you will be the one to choose.
Having the Conversation
Pick a private and calm setting where you can talk without distractions. Avoid bringing up the conversation when your parents are already stressed or busy. Choose a time when they are relaxed and can give you their full attention, perhaps a quiet weekend.
Start with a simple approach, such as: “I have something important to share, and I really need your support.” Try to communicate openly about how you’re feeling.
Remember, it took a while for the reality of your pregnancy to sink in. Let your parents have the time to grasp what you are saying. They may be disappointed, but try to avoid reacting to their immediate response. Let them know the steps you’ve already taken and the options you are considering.
Even with confirmation of your pregnancy and information about your options, speaking with your folks can be scary. Your parents might be shocked, upset, or emotional at first. Their initial reaction doesn’t mean they won’t support you.
More than anything, you need to be safe. If you feel that having the conversation will cause a violent response, consider talking in public or having a friend with you.
We Are Here for You
No matter how the conversation goes, you are not alone. Coweta Pregnancy Services provides a safe, supportive space to discuss your emotions, explore your options, and find the necessary resources and care.
Conveniently schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment online or call (770) 251-7158. No matter what you decide, we’re here for you.