How to Help a Friend Facing an Unintended Pregnancy
Listen and give emotional support. You probably won’t be able to solve her problems, but you can be her friend. You can listen, be supportive, and reassure your friend that no matter what she does, you will love her and be there for her.
Go with her to doctor and pregnancy center appointments. Offer to go with her to these appointments so she doesn’t have to go alone. Then you can help her remember and process the information she’s given.
Discuss her options and the possible outcome of each option. You don’t have to have all the answers, but you can talk about what the options are…parenting, adoption, and abortion. She needs the chance to be able to talk out each option without judgment, anger, or demands being placed on her in that moment.