A positive pregnancy test does not put graduation out of reach. It does not end your plans. What it does is change what the next few months look like, and there is real support available to help you get through them.
Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment at Fayette PRC to confirm your pregnancy and talk through your options.
You Are Allowed to Stay in School
Title IX is a federal law that applies to any school that receives federal funding, including virtually every public high school. Under Title IX, your school cannot remove you from classes or activities because you are pregnant. It cannot penalize you for pregnancy-related absences or treat you differently from other students. You are entitled to reasonable accommodations to stay on track.
Pregnancy does not disqualify you from graduating on time. If you are unsure where to start, asking your school office for the Title IX coordinator is a practical first step.
If You Are Considering Parenting
Raising a child while finishing high school can be demanding, but many young women have navigated pregnancy and parenthood while completing their education.
Fayette PRC offers an education program covering pregnancy, newborn care, child development, and life skills at no cost. You earn Baby Bucks as you complete lessons, redeemable for baby supplies through the Blessing Boutique.
We can also provide you with a referral to community resources, including housing assistance and financial support.
If You Are Considering Adoption
Adoption is a legal process in which parental rights are transferred to a family you choose.
As the birth mother, you may choose the adoptive family and the type of arrangement that fits your situation; open adoption allows for ongoing contact through letters, calls, or visits, while a semi-open plan maintains communication through a third party such as an adoption agency. A closed adoption keeps both parties anonymous with no further contact after finalization.
In most cases, pregnancy-related medical and legal costs are covered by the adoptive family, so finances do not have to be a barrier to this decision.
Although Fayette PRC is not an adoption agency, we can connect you with a reputable local adoption agency and walk alongside you as you explore what this path would look like for you.
If You Are Considering Abortion
In Georgia, abortion is only permitted until cardiac activity can be detected, typically around six weeks of pregnancy. If you are under 18, Georgia law requires that a parent or guardian be notified before the procedure in most cases.
Abortion is a medical procedure, and like any medical procedure, it carries health risks worth understanding before making a decision.
Side effects can include cramping, bleeding, nausea, and fatigue. More serious risks include heavy bleeding, infection, and incomplete abortion requiring follow-up medical care.
Knowing how far along you are is essential before weighing this option. An ultrasound is the most reliable way to confirm how far along you are, whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus, and whether the pregnancy is developing.
Getting accurate, up-to-date information about your health is one of the most protective steps you can take for your safety.
Support Starts Here
Before making any decision, confirm your pregnancy. Fayette PRC offers no-cost ultrasounds to qualified clients and can help you get the clarity you need before taking any next steps.
Schedule your confidential appointment today with one of our nurses. Call (770) 719-2288.
Fayette PRC does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.