A positive pregnancy test can cause different emotions.
There are three options to consider:
- Continue with the pregnancy
- End the pregnancy with abortion
- Continue with the pregnancy and arrange for adoption or fostering
If you live in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire you can contact the local NHS Pregnancy Advisory Service for advice about pregnancy options.
You can book a free, confidential conversation about your options at the Pregnancy Advisory Service on 0345 872 5435 (7am-8pm daily). Your consultation will usually be over the phone.
Or you can book a telephone consultation online (this will take you to MSI UK)
More Information:
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust: What are my pregnancy options?
- Brook: I’m Pregnant – what are my options?
- Signhealth UK (BSL): Finding out you are pregnant – what are your options? (video)
1. Choosing to continue with the pregnancy
- Book in with a midwife – you can do this online or by phone: Self-refer your pregnancy to the local NHS provider (online or by phone).
- The midwifery team will contact you to offer you a first appointment.
- All pregnant women should take folic acid and vitamin D – speak to your local pharmacist for advice.
- NHS Guide on trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
2. Choosing to have an abortion
Abortions are usually available free of charge on the NHS.
Contact the Pregnancy Advisory Service which includes abortion care:
Book a free, confidential conversation about your options on 0345 872 5435 (7am-8pm daily). Your consultation will usually be over the phone.
Or you can book a telephone consultation online (this will take you to MSI UK)
Further support:
- Womankind Bristol: Helpline and webchat
- Abortion Talk: Talkline
More information:
- British Pregnancy Advisory Service: Abortion clinics, Information, advice and treatment
- Brook: What is Abortion And How Safe Is It?
- British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BSL): Choosing to have an abortion (video)
3. Considering Adoption
You will still need to book your pregnancy with a midwife and follow the advice in section 1: ‘choosing to continue section’ above.
More information:
- MSI UK: Information about continuing the pregnancy and considering adoption or fostering
- Childline: Having your children adopted
- Brook: How the adoption process works & support with making the decision
- GOV.UK: Information about fostering and adoption
Information in other languages
- British Pregnancy Advisory service: website translatable in multiple languages
