Helplines in South Africa.

Get support for an unexpected pregnancy from a helpline in South Africa.

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 2 hotlines in South Africa:

• Feeling scared that your partner or your parents will reject you when they find out.
• Worried about how going through with the pregnancy will affect your future vision.
• Feeling unsure about the options that are available to you.
• A fear of being judged if you try to talk about the pregnancy and your options.
• Anger directed toward yourself or your partner for the pregnancy.
• Being reluctant to change your lifestyle to accommodate a baby.
• Being in a state of shock or denial about the pregnancy.
• Being unsure of how to tell your partner or your family, or whether you should.

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.

Helpline staff in South Africa will provide you with accurate information about your options. You can take comfort in knowing that your concerns will be received with compassion and zero-judgement. Nobody will force you into making a choice that is not your own. Support is available before, during and after the decision-making process.