How Do I Support My Friend Experiencing an Unexpected Pregnancy?

May 30, 2023

Going through an unexpected pregnancy can feel scary and confusing. Supporting your friend during her pregnancy will make a more significant impact than you know, as your encouragement and love matter.

Here are a few tips for supporting your friend during this time.

First, Listen to Her

When going through an emotional experience, many simply want to be heard. Solutions or next steps aside, listen to your friend process her emotions.

Try your best to sit and listen without responding immediately. Give her space to be open and honest as she shares with you. Once she’s had this time, encourage her and let her know you are here for her.

Go The Extra Mile

As a close friend, you probably know her cues. If you sense she is distant one day, send her a sweet text or give her a call. It’s always better to over-communicate than under-communicate!

Show her you care by delivering her favorite meal or her favorite flowers. Run to the store to pick up essentials when she doesn’t feel up to going. If she values quality time, offer to host a movie night or bring movies and snacks to her.

These simple gestures go a long way at a time like this.

Connect Her With Free Resources

Sometimes encouragement isn’t the only thing your friend needs during an unexpected pregnancy. Direct her to beneficial services and community resources to help her even more.

We offer free pregnancy tests, support, and referrals for women facing unexpected pregnancies. We can talk through her options and help her meet her specific needs.

Your friend can schedule a free and confidential appointment at her convenience. Our caring team is here to offer the support women need to feel equipped for the future.

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