Getting pregnant is a life changing event.If a woman is having vaginal sex with a man, there is a risk that the woman may get pregnant if they are not using contraception. For women, it’s possible to get pregnant anytime – the first time you have sex, even, and at any time during the menstrual cycle. The most fertile time (the most likely time to get pregnant) is ‘mid-cycle’ – about 10-14 days from the start of your period.
Getting pregnant is a life changing event and it’s something best done after careful thought and discussion with your partner. There’s lots to think about if you’re planning to start a family!
Planning to get pregnant
If you and your partner are planning to get pregnant, visit our address book. You can get more information and a chat about your plans at many of the agencies shown there. It’s a very big decision, so the more information you have beforehand, the better.
How to avoid pregnancy
If you’re having sex and do not want to get pregnant, you and your partner need to think about contraception and condoms. The agencies in the address book can help you out with this too.
I could be pregnant, how do I get a test?
I’m pregnant, what are my options?
I’m worried, where can I get help?