Pregnancy

America's Pregnancy Helpline - Offers a section on 'knowing your body' as well as advice on how to tell parents and partners the news of the pregnancy. Also includes areas on personal choices and asking if you are ready to be a parent.
www.thehelpline.org/

BabyandBump - Pregnancy Forums - Discussion area specifically for younger moms-to-be. Offers support and help from others in the same situation and is part of a wider general pregnancy board.
www.babyandbump.com/teen-pregnancy/

Dear Dee: Teen Pregnancy - One girl's story.
teens.aol.com/college/advice/teen-pregnancy

Fact Sheets for Teen Parents - Provides a list of downloadable factsheets covering many legal areas. Includes facts on adoption, custody, paternity, child support, emancipation and grandparents rights.
www.teenparents.org/

Girl-Mom - Stories and essays by teen parents, and a discussion forum.
www.girl-mom.com/

GravityTeen - Provides an extensive story library providing many real life personal experiences. Also includes links for further help and an opportunity to share your own story.
www.gravityteen.net/pregnancy/btdt/beenThereLibrary.cfm

Holy Family Maternity Home - Provides shelter and services for pregnant and parenting teens (ages 12-17) and their babies. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
www.catholiccharitiesok.org/family_maternity.html

Idaho Teen Pregnancy - Facts about teen pregnancy in Idaho and resources for guidance or advice. Includes national and local hotline numbers, and links to the Idaho Careline and five health districts.
www.idahoteenpregnancy.com/

Inwood House - Helps young people take charge of their lives and achieve healthy adulthood and self-reliance by encouraging responsible sexual choices. Organization and program information available.
www.inwoodhouse.com/

Life in the Fast Lane - Information about teen pregnancy, what it is like to be a teen mother or father, and what it costs to raise a baby for a year. Includes FAQs and links to the Idaho CareLine.
www.teenageparent.org/

Lil' Mamas - A young mother describes her unplanned pregnancy, including an illustrated diary of the stages, and FAQ about the experience.
www.freewebs.com/mama05/

Mom I'm Pregnant - Presenting guidance and ideas from teenagers who have decided to continue their pregnancies. Includes FAQ and a list of shelters across the USA.
www.lifecall.org/momim.htm

One Tired Mamma - A young mother uses a journal and photographs to describe her experiences of teen pregnancy and birth.
www.geocities.com/one_tiredmamma/

Pregnancy - Teens Support Community - Offers a discussion forum as well as personal journals, recommendations and medical advice. [Free registration required to participate]
dailystrength.org/c/Pregnancy-Teens/support-group

Queendom.com - A Fine Kettle of Fish - A collection of real-life stories submitted by teens detailing many pregnancy experiences and outcomes.
www.queendom.com

Respect Young Mums - UK based campaign dedicated to furthering the rights and concerns of young mothers and focusing on the positive aspects of teenage pregnancy. Invites teenagers to contribute their own stories and provides links to more guidance and advice if required.
www.ywca.org.uk/youngmums/

StandUpGirl - Provides facts, videos and photographs to support and encourage teens with unexpected pregnancies. Also includes personal stories and testimonials. [Some features require Flash]
www.standupgirl.com/

Teen Mother Choices - Christian organization providing services and support for teen mothers in Chicagoland, Illinois suburbs. Includes hotline; location maps for similar facilities in Ohio, Michigan, and Washington; and list of available services.
www.teenmotherchoices.org

Teen Pregnancy - Written by two teenage girls who provide details and basic information on young pregnancy. Includes statistics, a quiz, looking for initial signs, maternal health advice and a list of pregnancy crisis centers.
www.smith.edu/ourhealthourfutures/teenpreg.html

The Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Place - A place for teen parents and pregnant teens to get advice, support, and to meet others in similar situations.
members.aol.com/mnn1121/index.html

Teenage Mams - UK based and providing extensive information on all aspects of teenage pregnancy and motherhood. Details many real life experiences, overall concerns and personal views. Also includes a message board and further links for advice.
www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/sites/teenmams/

Teenage pregnancy - UK based and offering down to earth advice on early signs, pregnancy testing and emotional issues. Includes a FAQ section as well as further links to helpful organisations and in-depth advice.
www.likeitis.org/teenage_pregnancy.html

Yahoo! Groups: Pregnant Teen Support - A support group for teens seeking advice or information about unplanned, unexpected, or unwanted pregnancy. Membership open to girls and guys.
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pregnant_Teen_Support/

Young Adult Health - Health Topics - Pregnancy - Straightforward and comprehensive advice on pregnancy options currently available in Australia. Includes links to further help, advice and organisations.
www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=240&np=299&id=2136

Young Aussie Mums - A busy Australian message board where teens can chat and meet others facing the same experiences. Includes sections on pregnancy, parenting, single parenthood and studying. Registration required.
www.youngaussiemums.8m.com/custom2.html

Young Mums To Be - Provides details on a course for pregnant teenagers including antenatal, financial, parenting and general lifestyle skills for the future. Further advice, a quiz and the latest news on the project also included. Located in the UK.
www.ymtb.org/default.asp

YoungMummies.Info - Information, tips and bargains for young UK mums. Includes questions and answers, penpals, parenting and pregnancy tips and related links. [Free registration required to post.]
www.youngmummies.info