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I've had a positive pregnancy test. What are my choices?

You now need to think about what you want to do:

  • Continue with the pregnancy and keep the baby (you can ask about extra support available, if needed)
  • End the pregnancy by having an abortion
  • Continue with the pregnancy and have the baby adopted

If you would like to talk to someone at our Pregnancy Advisory Service to discuss your options or are considering an abortion, please call 0345 872 5435 (7am to 8pm, daily) or you can book a telephone consultation online (this will take you to our partner MSI).

Continue with the pregnancy

Contact your GP practice and ask to book to see a midwife for antenatal care. You can also self-refer if you live in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire directly by visiting www.badgernotes.net/SelfReferral/CareLocation/BNSSG

If you are a resident outside of Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucesterhsire you will need to inform your GP.

If you are not registered with a GP at the moment, you can find your nearest GP practice by visiting www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp/

Pregnancy support information

Tommy's (Pregnancy line: 0800 0147 800, www.tommys.org). Information on pre-pregnancy care and keeping healthy during pregnancy.

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) (Helpline: 0300 330 0770, www.nct.org.uk). Advice and support during pregnancy and after the birth.

 

Abortion

Abortion is a safe way of ending a pregnancy. It is sometimes called termination of pregnancy. This is a decision you would make because you do not want to continue with the pregnancy.

If you are pregnant, and considering an abortion, you are not alone. 1 in 3 UK women will have an abortion by the time they are 45 years old. We are here to help and can give you advice and support.

Call the team on 0345 872 5435 or complete the online booking form (this will take you to our partner page from MSI). You can make the call yourself or someone else can make the call on your behalf.

  • The staff will ask you for your name, address, and your GP details (if you have one). They will make an appointment for you to have either a telephone or face-to-face appointment to discuss your pregnancy options.
  • If you don't have a GP, you can still make an appointment with us. Our team will encourage you to register with a local GP but will not delay your assessment.
  • If you are under 18 years old you will need to identify a supporting adult (someone who is over 18) to support you during the process. If you don't have someone to ask, do not delay in making an appointment. Staff will help you plan your abortion.

If you are having difficulty reaching a decision, we can give you accurate information about how many weeks pregnant you are and talk to you about your options.

Additional support and information

MSI Reproductive Choices www.msichoices.org

British Pregnancy Advisory service (BPAS) www.bpas.org

Abortion Talk Talkline  www.abortiontalk.com

Patient leaflets

Early medical abortion at home

Later medical abortion up to 18 weeks of pregnancy

Surgical abortion under anaesthetic

Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA)

 

Adoption

Adoption may be a choice for you if you do not want to become a parent but also do not want an abortion.

To discuss the option of adoption, you should still register via your GP for antenatal care (see the section above 'Continue with the pregnancy') and discuss adoption with either your GP, midwife or local social services.

 

What should I do if I'm not sure?

If you are having difficulty reaching a decision, it is often useful to talk it over with people you can trust and having accurate information can help. You might want to talk to family and friends - or talk to someone who is impartial and not close to you.

Often it is best to book an appointment to find out how many weeks pregnant you are, get some accurate information about pregnancy and what your options are, with a health professional. Call 0345 872 5435 (7am to 8pm, daily) to book an appointment or book a telephone consultation online.

The Pregnancy Advisory Service can help you reach the right decision for you. We recognise that this may take some time. If you do decide to end the pregnancy you will be given another appointment on a different date for an abortion.

Support information from Brook:

Pregnancy: Worried You're Pregnant?

I'm Pregnant: What are my options?