If you are pregnant unexpectedly it’s important to make your own decision. What are the possibilities?
You can continue the pregnancy and raise the child yourself. If you live in the Netherlands and are too young to live on your own there are many centres offering shelter and support. To know where to go phone the FIOM (073-6128821) or the VBOK (0900-2021088). If you live in another country you can probably find addresses by searching on the internet.
You can give birth and give the child up for adoption, either within your family or through an agency. If you live in the Netherlands you can go to the FIOM (073-6128821) for information and support.
You can end your pregnancy by having an abortion. If you want to talk about this decision first and you live in theNetherlands, you can make an appointment at a Rutgershuis (030-2313431) or at the FIOM (073-6128821). Tell them it’s about an unintended pregnancy so you don’t have to wait.