Things You'll Need:
- Medical professional
- Health insurance
- Prenatal care
- Birthing classes
- Parenting classes
- Family
- Friends
- Counselor
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Step 1
Visit a medical professional as soon as you think you might be pregnant. Seeking prenatal care early in your first trimester will ensure that you have a healthy baby.
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Step 2
Acquire health insurance if you are not already covered by a current policy. Most states offer Medicaid or other low-cost insurance for low-income women, as well as other programs such as free birthing and parenting classes.
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Step 3
Discuss the pregnancy with someone you trust. If you think that the people closest to you may have a hard time excepting your decision to keep your child, there are numerous free or low-cost counseling services available to pregnant women.
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Step 4
Think about how an unplanned pregnancy will fit into your current lifestyle. Will a pregnancy have an effect on your job or your financial situation? If so, now is the time to find a solution to whatever problems might arise, so when the time comes you will be ready to relax and enjoy your new baby.
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Step 5
Let go of any unexpressed emotions. Deciding to welcome an unwanted pregnancy into your life does not mean you will never feel conflicted about your decision. Realize that it is normal to feel angry or confused about your current situation. Remember, there is no wrong or right way to feel when it comes to being pregnant, and there are times when a good cry can actually make you feel better. Keeping your emotions inside is not healthy for you or the baby.
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Step 6
Take things one day at a time. This is a special occasion in your life, so take the time to enjoy it. Go for long walks and have lunch with your friends. Spend time imagining how wonderful your life will be when your new baby arrives. Decorating the nursery and shopping for baby clothes will help you welcome and enjoy an unplanned pregnancy.
