My Friend Is Pregnant. How Can I Help Her?
Published: March 16, 2020 · Last reviewed on this site: 2026-10-30
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The question
Dear TeenHealthFX,
My friend told me sheâs pregnant, but sheâs afraid to tell anyone. How can I help her?
Signed: TeenHealthFX
The answer
TeenHealthFX is glad you reached out. It is important to make sure that your friend tells a parent, guardian or another trusted adult as soon as possible. The beginning stages of pregnancy are critical for baby development and it is equally important to see a medical professional to confirm the pregnancy and to make sure everything is ok. Your friend can also reach out to a school nurse or school counselor on additional ways to get help.
If your friend needs help finding a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the [[Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 [ for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist.