I'm 16 and pregnant, what do i do?

Question

i dont want to have to depend on my parents, how can i make money on my own?

Answer 1

well personally i think you should breat feed as it wouldnt cost anything and that is all the baby needs nutrition wise for the first few monthes and you wont have to buy bottles and formula!! this will let you use the money you do have for other inportant things like nappies and wipes! im 14 and have a 2 year old sister and i have helped mind her since she was born its hard work but its really fun and you grow so attached to them!! Hope you have fun!! ;)

Answer 2

you need a diploma to get anywhere in life sweety...so stay in school

and yeah..you're gonna have to depend on your parents to help you out a little bit...babies cost more then you think.

try working at starbucks to start out. i believe its $10 an hour to start off...[dont quote me on that]

Answer 3

I think an abortion is a good decision...

You're too young for a kid.

If you don't want to though, I think you need to depend on your parents until you've graduated high school, at least.

And get a job until then, and save up some money.

Answer 4

go get a job and tell them you are pregnant! you can also get on wic and medicade so you get free food for you formula for the baby and you will have all your medical done threw medicade for free! good luck!

Answer 5

ADOPTION!

what about a family who can't have children and are more then prepared to care for them?

Answer 6

Um sorry to break it out to you but you will gonna happen to depend on them. Taking care of a baby is very expensive if you ask me. So sorry, it's gonna be very tough for you to do it on your own.

Answer 7

get a job!  If I was 16 and pregnant I would stay at home, finish school, and ask for help from my parents.  Don't be selfish...you will need the help.  You can work part time so you can pay for diapers and formula.  You should breast feed if it is feasable for you and your schedule.

Just think if you finish high school and college you will be 22 and your baby will be 5 or 6 and starting kindergarten!  You can provide a nice future with a college degree!

Good luck!

Answer 8

hunny i was 16 an preg so i had to depend on them my bf had a job yes i tryed getting a job but no one will hire a preg girl so best to tell you talk 2 your parents you arent the first 16 yr old to be prego an want be the last

good lucky sweetie

Answer 9

I also believe abortion is completely wrong. My mom actually works at a Pregnancy Counseling Center and I occasionally work with the clients as well. If you'd like we could talk by email...

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I can offer you encouragement if nothing else....

Answer 10

You can legally get a job so go out and find something that works for you. I had my baby at 16 too... it's hard, but not impossible. Good luck!

Answer 11

You should get help from your parents but show them and yourself that you are responsible by finding a part time job.

Answer 12

Right now you can't do too much because you haven't even finished school.You could work at a fast food place but money may be tight.Even if you don't want to depend on your parents you should ask them for help till you have a job that can support you and your child.

Answer 13

Do your parents know? Well your really going to have to depend on your parents for most things, but you could get a job. Maybe babysit someone elses kids so you can get an idea of whats in store for you. Since you 16 your prolly going to have to drop out of high school to take care of your baby, you prolly wont be making any more than minimum wage wherever you work at, so your defiantly going to need help from your parents. Best of luck!

Answer 14

My heart goes out to you! You might want to consider having an adoption if you cannot care for your child. They have "open adoptions" in which you could pick a family that is comfortable with you still being involved in the child's life. You could visit the child anywhere from once a year to once a week. It is a great alternative if you cannot provide for your child.

However, I completely support you if you want to raise your child yourself. I highly recommend talking to your school guidence counselor and asking if your school could help in any way. I also recommend contacting a social worker. You would be entitled to financial aid from the government. They could give your food stamps or a discount on day care services. You can always make it work! All a child needs is love. It doesn't need loads and loads of money. All it needs is the basic necessities.

However, do not be persuaded to have an abortion! I know you probably weren't thinking of this but I am warning you just in case. Remember, that you can never go back. The vast majority of young women that have abortions have severe psychological trauma after aborting their baby.

My cousin is 16 and she had a baby. She is making it work. Her boyfriend's parents and her mother watch the baby while she is at work. She is receiving a bunch of financial aid to go to college. Keep in mind that college will not be out of the question for you. Teen moms receive a ton of financial aid from universities. Since you have to support a child, they take that into consideration.

Good luck!

Answer 15

your going to need your parents seens they are more experience in taking care of the baby and your not going to find jobs that easilly and plus you would need al0t 0f m0ney to take care of it

Answer 16

Its not really an abortion when its just a gooey ball in your stomach, your not running over a child or anyhing. Whoring yourself is out is out of thequestion not only because your clearly religious, your also used goods. You could be one of those pregnant teens everyone points at who works at the burger king but to be honest you messed your life up for a quickie (possibly behind a burger king, ironic or what) ps Contraception

Answer 17

Maybe you can make money if you find a job!

Answer 18

Graduate high school, go to college, get a decent paying job. Until then, you are gonna have to depend on someone who makes money, whether it's your parents or not. Part time jobs at McDonald's aren't gonna pay for a child.

Answer 19

In Canada you need to work at least 600 hours within 52 weeks to get money from the government for taking a leave when your baby is born.  I'm not sure where you live but you can look it up online.  It is called Employment Insurance here but it was formerly called Unemployment Insurance.  Just look up government assistance.  They may also have a type of grant to give you when you have your baby.  

Oh, and believe me, 600 hours adds up fast!  If you worked 25 hours a week for only 30 weeks you would have 750 hours.  Another good tip is to work at a baby clothing store, maternity clothing store, or a baby store, because if you can get an employee discount than that can also help you because any money saved at a time like this is going to help a lot.  Good luck.  It definitely will not be easy.

Answer 20

Good for you for rejecting abortion and not backing down!  I suggest visiting your local pregnancy center (source link).  They offer parenting classes, ultrasound, prenatal vitamins, help navigating WIC, and it's all 100% free of charge.  If you ask, they may even help you look for a job- all the volunteers I've met are really nice people.

<3 Kelsey

Answer 21

I know how you are feeling, I found out I was pregnant when I was 17 and almost graduating from high school.

It may be a little harder for you because you will still be in high school when you have the baby.

Number 1 advice...STAY IN SCHOOL! That is the best thing you can do for yourself and your child.

And I know this sucks to hear, but without a high school diploma you are going to have to partially depend on someone else for extra help, whether that be your parents or the father of your child. You can work through your entire pregnancy, but all women are required to take at least 4-5 weeks off of work after they have the baby (according to their doctor)

Answer 22

find a job

Answer 23

well yea aborion is not a good idea that is a really bad thing to do... well the only thing that i can tell you is that u and the dad of that baby need to find a place to stay n den he would have to work  b-cuz a baby is a big responsibility in life its not  a toy... or if the dad of the baby is not with you just depend on ur parents b-cuz in this point u cannot work imagine if something happened to u at work... well think really good about it but that is what i would do...

Answer 24

You're gonna have to depend on them. Babies cost more than you think.

Answer 25

Get a job! Go through the mall: DEB, JCPenny, Payless, Waldenbooks, Old Navy, Kmart, Walmart, Giant Eagle, McDonald's, Burger King, Arby's, Wendy's, Dairy Queen, Abercrombie and Fitch, Claire's, Game Stop, Sketchers, gas stations: the possibilities are endless. You probably will still need help from your parents, but this will be a head start. Have you thought of giving up the baby for adoption? It's possible that you can still visit him/her.

Answer 26

im 19 and stil depend on them! i worked til i was 8 months preg and saved evry cent and it still hasnt lasted me! i paid of a small debt and within 2 weeks it was all gone. all i say is thank god for my rents cos i dnu wat i would hav done even though ive got help from the government! gud luck! (and congrats..)

Answer 27

Get a job (administrative pays well) and sometimes you don't need any experience. Stripping also pays well but I don't know what your morals are like.

Answer 28

I am not going to say something stupid or rude, what's done is done.  I don't condone teenage pregnancy but you will make it thru it.  Definately get on your states medicade or Ahcccs program and WIC and tell your family.  THey need to know.  I don't know what state or city u are in but there are lots of programs out there to get your highschool diploma and a good job and just stay positive.

Answer 29

I love what  your saying abortion  

is murder there are many more options  

eg. adoption to a couple  who don't have kids and cant have any

you could keep it but get someone to look after it

when your schooling I am 17  and in yr 11 this is my last year cos we  do the hsc in 1 yr  not  2

and get your dad to help you a bit

it is his granddaughter or grandson

also I think that  foster care or open adoption where you can be part of the child's life  

good luck  and don't let anything get to you

Cate