Underage sex: unplanned pregnancy
If you don’t take contraceptive precautions when having sex, the girl may get pregnant which may lead to complications if you are not both ready to be parents.
Short messages on Pregnancy from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
If you don’t take contraceptive precautions when having sex, the girl may get pregnant which may lead to complications if you are not both ready to be parents.
With Healthy Start, you get free vouchers every week to spend on milk, fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins. Find out more by calling their helpline on 0845 607 6823.
Some medicines can reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill – be sure to check with your doctor so you stay safe.
Know anyone under 18 and pregnant? The NHS provide free vouchers to be used on healthy food and vitamins through the “Healthy Start” initiative.