Helplines in ARD, Northern Ireland.

Need help making a decision about a pregnancy? Reach out to a hotline in ARD, Northern Ireland.

If your pregnancy was unplanned or you're uncertain about it, you may be considering what to do next. Falling pregnant unexpectedly or having doubts is quite common but it can be experienced in different ways by different women. If you're battling with any of the following, help is available from one of 0 hotlines in ARD, Northern Ireland.

• Strong feelings of guilt and shame about wanting to end the pregnancy.
• Feeling low and depressed.
• Worried about how your studies or work will be affected if you go through with the pregnancy.
• Worried about how going through with the pregnancy will affect your future vision.
• Feeling regret like you made a big mistake.
• Feeling concerned about your financial situation if you go through with the pregnancy.
• Experiencing a sense of urgency, like you need to make a decision as soon as possible.
• Feeling concerned about whether you and your partner/the father could co-parent.

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.

Finding out you're pregnant when it wasn't planned or if you're having doubts about certain aspects can put you in a difficult position. If you're not ready to tell anyone about it, you may feel alone. However, helpine counselors and volunteers are available in ARD, Northern Ireland to offer a listening ear and zero-judgment support, no matter where you are in your decision-making process.