Summary
Pregnancy worries are something many girls deal with after having sex, and sometimes those worries are for good reason! This article will help you to recognise some of the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy, to know how you can find out for sure if you are pregnant, and where you can go for support and help around pregnancy if you need it.
If you feel you may be pregnant, it can be a stressful and worrying time. rawing from all communication.
Remember!
The only way to really be sure that you are pregnant is by visiting your doctor.
There are, however, a few signs you can look out for.
It’s important to understand that you might have a few, or some, or none of these signs so it can be a very confusing time!
Signs which may indicate you are pregnant
- Your period is late, missed, or more irregular than what is normal for you
- Your breasts and nipples become sore
- You feel sick or feel like vomiting
- You experience changes in your vagina, such as discharge
- You experience tiredness or fatigue that is not normal for you
- You need to go to the bathroom more than usual
What makes you think you might be pregnant?
Lots of young people fear they may be pregnant after having sex. This can be a very worrying time.
It can help to know what makes getting pregnant more likely, for example:
- If you have had unprotected sex e.g. no condom or birth control (the pill)
- If your contraception has failed
How can I find out if I am pregnant?
- Home pregnancy tests might be an option for you. These are available to buy from pharmacies and supermarkets.
- Visit a doctor.
- You can make an appointment with your local well women’s clinic or with the IFPA – The Irish Family Planning Association
You don’t have to face this alone
- What do you think it would be like for you to talk to someone you can trust about your options, your worries or fears and to help you figure out your next steps? This may be a good friend, a parent or family member, your doctor, a school counsellor, the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA), or you might like to talk to Childline.
- ISPCC Childline is always here to listen. You can contact us for free by calling 1800 66 66 66, texting to 50101 or chatting online on this website. All chats are confidential and we don’t judge or tell you what to do.
Key takeaways
- It’s pretty natural to worry about pregnancy after having sex, but sometimes the worries are a bit more justified than others, like if you had unprotected sex.
- There are some physical signs and symptoms of pregnancy that can help you to know if you should take a pregnancy test.
- The only way to know for sure if you are pregnant is to go to your doctor.
- You don’t have to face pregnancy alone. You have options and there is support out there for you.
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