What should I do if my 13 year old is pregnant?

What are the options for teenagers who are pregnant?

1. abortion, or ending the pregnancy medically.
2. adoption, or giving birth and legally permitting someone else to raise your child.
3. giving birth and raising the child yourself.

How do I deal with my pregnant teenage daughter?

How to properly deal with teen pregnancy

1. Keep your anger in check. It’s natural for you to feel angry and disappointed.
2. Support them. Offer your daughter emotional, physical and financial support.
3. Consider all the options. Remind your daughter she has options.
4. Help them stay in school.
5. Get some help.

How do I react to my daughters pregnancy?

First steps. It’s okay to feel shocked if your daughter has just disclosed to you that she’s pregnant. It’s also okay to tell her you need some time to absorb it before you sit down and talk it over with her. Let her know you’re glad she’s told you and that you love her.

Can you give birth 13?

A woman can get pregnant and have a baby as soon as she begins ovulating, or producing eggs. This typically occurs about a year after they first begin menstruating, which for North American women, usually happens between the ages of 11 and 12. Some women start ovulating late, though, and others, extremely early.

How old is the youngest mother?

Lina Marcela Medina de Jurado (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlina meˈðina]; born 23 September 1933) is a Peruvian woman who became the youngest confirmed mother in history when she gave birth aged five years, seven months, and 21 days.

Is it illegal to have a kid at 13?

That is illegal, yes. There is no such thing as consensual sex for people under the age of sixteen. If the parents found out, depending on how they chose to pursue it, they could attempt to pursue criminal charges…

What should I do if my pregnant daughter decides to parent?

But try not to take that out on your daughter. Believe me – nine months of pregnancy is going to be punishment enough, and if she decides to parent, 18 years of dependency. Of course, you can add punishments on top of that, like no phone, no car…etc.

How did you feel when you found out your unmarried daughter was pregnant?

When I found out that my unmarried daughter is pregnant, I was overcome with disappoinment and sadness and despair. The hard truth left me feeling overwhelmed by emotion. Skip to content Such the Spot Menu Close

Is my daughter’s pregnancy the end of the world?

I don’t know you and I don’t know your daughter or her situation. But this much I can tell you: your daughter’s pregnancy is not the end of the world. No matter how she chooses to handle it, the fact that it ever happened will be built into her life’s story. She will come away different.

How do I talk to my 14 year old daughter?

Take a deep breath. Try not to let your emotions take over and dictate what you say to your daughter – this is a delicate moment, after all. This might mean sitting in silence for a few minutes to gather your thoughts before responding. Here are a few things you may be feeling: It is okay to feel these ways; actually, it is rather natural.