Helplines in Kent, England.

You can get help for an unplanned pregnancy from a helpline in Kent, England.

Pregnancies that are unplanned happen almost as often as planned pregnancies. So while you may feel alone, what you're experiencing is quite common. If you relate to any of the following and you're not sure what to do next, contact one of 0 hotlines in Kent, England:

• 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.

Not every woman will respond to an unplanned pregnancy in the same way. Some women may feel devastated, while others may feel indifferent, and others feel happy – or a combination of all three. There's no shame in feeling the way you do, whatever that looks like.

Talking to someone about your experience can help you make sense of complex feelings. Helpline counselors and volunteers in Kent, England are trained to support people in an emotional crisis. They will offer a safe, judgement-free space for you to express yourself openly. They can also help you explore your options without pushing you in a certain direction.