Are you ready to be a father ?
Some feelings
Finding out your girlfriend is
pregnant may take you by surprise and it is normal to feel a range of emotions such as disbelief, anger, joy or happiness. There are a number of options available to you and your girlfriend. Talking these over with your girlfriend, may help you both decide what you can do. It may help to remember that your girlfriend could be feeling as confused and uncertain of the options as you.
I'm confused about being a dad
Having mixed feelings about the possibility of being a dad is normal. It is not uncommon to feel excited and happy about the idea of
being a dad. You might find it hard to deal with the idea of being a father because you feel:
- Not ready
- Too young
- Not settled enough in life to take on this role
It may take time to understand these feelings and taking time to think about them is a good idea. However, try to keep in mind that there is a limited time period to consider the options, especially if the option is to have an abortion (
termination of pregnancy). You can talk to FPA Healthline (1300 658 886) or your doctor for more information.
