TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i am turning 21 in a month, i just found out im pregnant and i'm not sure what to do. i finally told my mom and like most she wasn't very positive about it, but the thing is im in my third year of college and i am so confused on what to do. does anyone have any suggestions?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks so much for getting into contact with us here at TEEN LINE. You sound very worried and confused. Unplanned pregnancy is a scary thing to deal with. You've already taken a step to tell your mom and it is very good to ask other people, especially a trusted adult on their opinion. Have you told anyone else about whats going on, such as even a school counselor since you say you're in college? You have options like keeping the baby, adoption, abortion...etc. If you want more information on pregnancy and sexual health as well as medical care you could contact Planned Parenthood on their website www.plannedparenthood.org or 800-743-7526. I just want to let you know that if you took an at-home pregnancy test it is not always accurate, so you might want to get tested in a medical setting, such as planned parenthood or your doctors office. If you are pregnant you need to talk to someone you can trust and get medical attention right away. We're here to help, feel free to call us 6-10pm pacific standard time at 310-855-4673.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
how do i get birth control without my parents finding out?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for emailing us at TEEN LINE. Dealing with birth control can be confusing. Have you heard of Planned Parenthood ? They offer free pregnancy tests, pregnancy counseling and aid etc. and their national number is 800-230-7526. Their referral line is open for 24 hours and they can help find the closest one to you. They are typically confidential, but you might want to call in and check if they need parent approval for birth control. If you need to talk you can call TEEN LINE at 310-855-4673 and we're open from 6PM to 10PM PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Im 18 years old. I have two amazing children. K_____ 2 years old and J_____ 8 months. I have ppd. and have been having alot of trouble consintrating/sleeping iv been on medison and they uped it and all. iv been feeling ALOT better latley, but i just found out im pregnant again. same father as my other two, were getting married when he finishs college in 2years, i cant do this again its to pain full. i have to have an abortion. im tarrified and very upset but i cant go threw with this, adoption is not an option if my mil and fil find out theyll kick us out. they are letting us stay here until my bf graduates, any advice any one eles going threw something similar. i really need someone to talk to that cant really judge me.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey you, thanks for contacting us here at TEEN LINE. I'm glad you decided to contact us, we are always happy to talk to you. Wow, it sounds like you got a lot on your plate. It sounds like a very confusing time for you considering you want to have a abortion but you're scared to go through with it. But I want you to know, that you are not alone. Have you tried talking to someone about this? Have you talked to your boyfriend about this? It sounds like you just want to be in a comfortable position especially with your two amazing children and another on the way. What would make you comfortable? Maybe you could call Planned Parenthood, they could help you, 800-576-5544. And if you just need someone to talk, feel free to call us here at TEEN LINE 310-855-4673 6-10PM PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
ok. so about 4 weeks ago i had sex with this guy and we used this uncare gel stuff and i got sick from it so we tossed it. then i had sex again this week and he came in me so we got the day after pill and i did everything it said but b4 the firt tim it had been 2 weeks since my last period and i havent had it since and its been almost 7 weeks. please help

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for emailing TEEN LINE.

It seems like you're scared about the possibility of being pregnant. Even with protective sex, there's always the risk of pregnancy. Have you tried talking to your partner about your concerns? Or a friend, doctor, or school counselor? The only way to know if you are pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. Would you feel comfortable seeing your physician? You can also visit a local Planned Parenthood center for free or low-cost pregnancy testing. They also offer testing for STD's, which is really important when you're sexually active. To find a center near you, you can call the Planned Parenthood national hotline at 1-800-230-7526. You could also buy an at-home pregnancy test from a local pharmacy or market. It sounds like you're nervous as well. Maybe you could bring a friend or your partner with you for support. Also, if pregnancy can be ruled out, I urge you to talk to your doctor about your missed periods and health to make sure everything is okay. If you want to talk more, please don't hesitate to call TEEN LINE. We're open from 6 to 10 p.m. PST everyday. Our number is (310) 855-4673 and we'd love to talk to you. Good luck,

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I JUSTA DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO CUZ LIKE OK MY GIRLFRIEND IS PREGNANT OF WELL THIS ONE GUY AND WELL IDK WHAT TO DO I MEAN SHE ALREADY TOLD ME THAT FOR SURE SHE WONT ABORT(NOT SOMETHING I WOULD WANT HER TO DO)AND WELL SHE SAID SHE WILL GIVE IT UP FOR ADOPTION BUT I DONT KNOW CUZ LIKE HER FAMILY WILL FIND OUT EVENTUALLY AND WHEN THEY DO WHO KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN AND WELL TODAY SHE CUTTED AND IT SCARES THE CRAP OUT OF ME BCUZ EVERYTHING SHE IS GOING THROUGH WELL I'VE GONE OR AM GOING THROUGH IT AND WELL I DONT KNOW HOW TO HELP HER...I LOVE HER A LOT BUT ITS A BIG DEAL FOR ME IF SHE IS STARTING TO CUT BCUZ I USED/STILL DO IT AND WELL I WOULDNT WANT HER TO START WHAT CAN I DO?!?!?!?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thank you for contacting us at TEEN LINE. I am really glad that you e-mailed us. It sounds like you're going through a really rough time and that you feel scared and worried about your girlfriend. About the cutting, have you tried talking to your girlfriend about it? Maybe letting her know about your relationship with cutting and how it affected you, can help her realize what she would be doing to herself and her baby if she continued. Although you have your own ideas for your girlfriend, unfortunately you cannot make any decisions for her. Therefore, you can try talking to her and maybe just supporting her through this hard time. In a situation like this, support alone can be help enough. However, you can try referring her to Safe Alternatives, where she can get help for her cutting problem as well as you. Their number is 800-366-8288 and they are open 24 hours. As for the pregnancy, Planned Parenthood could be a really good source too. They can review options for the baby with your girlfriend. Their number is 800-230-7526. Call us if you want to talk more at 800-852-8336. We're open 6-10pm PST.

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