Helplines in Slovakia.

You can get help for an unplanned pregnancy or distress relating to a pregnancy from a helpline in Slovakia.

If you're pregnant and it was unplanned or you're uncertain about it, you're not alone. Many women will experience an unplanned or uncertain pregnancy in their lifetimes. There are 2 helplines in Slovakia that you can call today to get advice and support. If you relate to any of the following, reach out for help:

• Worried about how your studies or work will be affected if you go through with the pregnancy.
• Being concerned about whether you'd make a good parent.
• Feeling both positive and negative emotions at the thought of going through with the pregnancy.
• 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.
• Being unsure of how to tell your partner or your family, or whether you should.
• Worried about how and whether you could raise a baby with the father.
• Being in a state of shock or denial about 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.

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 Slovakia to offer a listening ear and zero-judgment support, no matter where you are in your decision-making process.