Helplines in Belgium.

Contact a helpline in Belgium to get support for an unexpected or distressing pregnancy.

Unplanned pregnancies or uncertainties about pregnancy are more common than you may think. Being responsible for what happens next can feel overwhelming and isolating. If you're struggling with the following, there are 4 hotlines in Belgium you can contact for support.

• Feeling regret like you made a big mistake.
• Feeling alone, like you have nobody to turn to for advice or support.
• Being in a state of shock or denial about the pregnancy.
• Feeling guilty for not having prevented the pregnancy.
• Being concerned about whether you'd make a good parent.
• Concerned about raising the baby as a single mother.
• A fear of being judged if you try to talk about the pregnancy and your options.
• Feeling both positive and negative emotions at the thought of going through with the pregnancy.

Right now, you might be feeling devastation, indifference, happiness, or a mix of all three.There is no right or wrong way to respond to an unplanned pregnancy. Every woman will experience it differently according to her unique situation.

If you don't know what options are available to you, or if you're not sure what option is best, a helpline counselor in Belgium can guide and support you. A helpline counselor will listen to you without any judgment and will never guilt or manipulate you into choosing something you don't really want.