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Unplanned pregnancy

If you're suddenly facing an unplanned pregnancy,there are many organisations which can give you impartial advice about the way forward. It is important that you explore all the options in this kind of situation, so that you can come to a decision which suits you and your circumstances.

The organisations and websites listed here can help you with this, often giving you examples of others who have been in a similar position.

Useful contacts

  • British Association for Adoption and Fostering

    One of the main organisations which looks after every aspect of fostering and adopting children, it ensures that high standards and good training is available for all who are part of the process. They have two offices in Wales in Cardiff and Rhyl.

  • BPAS

    The British Pregnancy Advisory Service gives advice on all types of contraception and also provides an abortion service throughout the UK. Clear information about the various options given on the website or by phoning their trained counsellors.

  • Care Confidential

    Care Confidential is open to anyone who needs advice and support about all options if they're going through an unplanned pregnancy, including support post-abortion. Counselling available most days either online or over the phone.

    • Telephone: 0800 028 2228 (Mon-Thurs, 9am-3pm & 4pm-9pm. Fri, 9am-9pm. Sat, 9am-2pm. Sun, 2pm-4pm.)
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  • FPA - Family Planning Association

    The Family Planning Association provide information about contraception methods, STDs and how to plan for a child, but also advice if a pregnancy is unplanned. Very thorough information about all these subjects plus the location of your local GUM (Genito-Urinary Medicine) clinic can be found on the website at or by phoning the helpline.

    • Telephone: 0845 122 8690 (9am-6pm, Monday to Friday)
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  • LIFE

    A pro-life charity which provides advice and support for those who decide to continue with an unplanned pregnancy.

  • Marie Stopes International

    Confidential advice and support about all aspects of sexual health and unplanned pregnancy.

  • Brook

    Though there aren't any Brook Clinics in Wales, their website is full of useful information about contraception and sexual health, aimed at young people and those who might be thinking about their options if they're experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.

    • Telephone: 0808 802 1234 (between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday)
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  • TheSite.org

    TheSite.org is a well established website and online community which covers many topics of interest from advice on drugs, alcohol and addiction to help with unplanned pregnancy or if you parents are splitting up. Advice also if you've lost someone close. It's full of stories, message boards and comments and advice on everything. Appropriate helpline referrals for each topic are given throughout.