Have you been dreading telling your parents about your pregnancy since the time you got the positive test?
Maybe you don’t know if they’ll be shocked or angry or if they’ll be understanding.
Not knowing how your parents will react can feel scary and intimidating.
Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of telling your parents you’re pregnant and some helpful tips.
Benefits of Telling Your Parents
When you expect that the conversation might be difficult or awkward, it can be easy to put off telling your parents that you’re pregnant.
Trying to plan how to talk to your parents about your pregnancy can feel like a huge burden. If you’re tired of replaying the conversation in your mind over and over again, sharing the news with your parents can give you the peace of mind you need regardless of how they react.
Although your parents’ initial reaction may not be what you had hoped for, parents’ feelings toward the pregnancy often change with time. Sharing with your parents can sometimes provide more people to support you throughout your pregnancy.
Typically, the sooner you share the news, the better. When you wait, you risk your parents finding out from someone else, which could be hurtful and further complicate the situation.
And surprisingly, many times the reaction is not at all as bad as what you replayed in your mind over and over again.
Tips for Talking with Your Parents
1. Have a Plan
Without a plan, it can be easy to back out at the last minute. Writing out what you want to say can be helpful and give you confidence going into the conversation.
2. Pick the Right Environment
Choosing a private and comfortable space to talk to your parents allows you all to take time to process and share your feelings without distractions.
3. Allow Your Parents Time to Process
Know that your parents’ first reactions may come more from shock. For now, the goal is to tell your parents about your pregnancy, but it may be helpful to talk more later after giving your parents time to think.
4.Be Safe
If you ever feel unsafe and that telling them puts you in physical danger, call 911 and leave as quickly as possible.
We’re Here to Help
Knowing the facts about your pregnancy can be incredibly helpful when telling your parents the news.
The medical staff at Salem Pregnancy Care Center can help you confirm your pregnancy with a lab-quality pregnancy test and provide an ultrasound scan to get the details you need.
The team is here to support you and talk through your concerns as you prepare to tell your parents about your pregnancy.
We want to equip you with resources to help you and your family navigate this unplanned pregnancy.
Contact us today to make a confidential appointment at no cost to you.