Foods to avoid when pregnant
Pregnant? Avoid eating raw or partially cooked eggs, blue veined cheese, raw shellfish, pates and liver or liver products as these can cause harm to the baby.
Short messages on Pregnancy from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
If you’re 13 to 16 and want contraception, an abortion or tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the doctor, nurse or pharmacist won’t tell your parents (or carer) as long as they believe that you fully understand the information you’re given, and your decisions.
Having an abortion does not mean you’re unlikely to get pregnant again. You will also need to use reliable contraception to avoid becoming pregnant as fertility returns almost immediately after the abortion.
“For every woman unhappy with her stretch marks after pregnancy, is another who wishes she had them.” – Samantha Thrall
Postnatal depression can also happen after miscarriage and stillbirth, as well as after giving birth. Getting support from others is crucial.
You can get pregnant if you have sex during your period and you don’t use contraception or a condom. Having unprotected sex at any time of the month can lead to pregnancy.