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.

• Strong feelings of guilt and shame about wanting to end the pregnancy.
• Being concerned about how your choice may impact your mental health.
• Concerned about raising the baby as a single mother.
• Feeling indecisive and like there is no ideal solution.
• Feeling guilty for not having prevented the pregnancy.
• Feeling both positive and negative emotions at the thought of going through with the pregnancy.
• Concerns about your relationship and whether it'll survive if you go through with the pregnancy.
• Feeling alone, like you have nobody to turn to for advice or support.

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.