If you are in high school and just found out you’re pregnant, you probably have lots of questions and concerns like:  

“Can I finish high school?”  

“If so, how will I be able to manage school while pregnant?”  

“What will my peers think of me?”  

These questions and concerns are completely valid. Take a breath. The good news is, yes, you can absolutely finish high school while pregnant. Your goals and dreams don’t have to be left behind. And you don’t have to figure it out alone. 

Here are some next steps to take and a idea of what this journey might look like for you. 

What to do if you’re pregnant and in school? 

Understand your rights as a pregnant student 

Find student-parent resource programs  

The traditional in-person high school experience is not the only option. Non-traditional high school alternatives might include taking online classes that offer more flexibility. Many online options can also help you prepare for college if you decide you want to take that next step in your academic career. 

You could also choose to opt out of finishing high school by taking the General Education Development (GED) test. If you pass the GED, this is essentially the equivalency of a high school diploma without finishing out high school. 

Organizations within your community can also offer helpful resources like medical care, housing options, financial help, and more. Our client advocates at Parkville Women’s Clinic can help you get connected to the resources you need. 

Connect with your school counselor  

Your school counselor will be able to direct you to the support services you need. They can help you build a personalized schedule and plan to finish out high school. 

Parkville Women’s Clinic can also help you get connected to local organizations that can support you during this journey. Our client advocates are here to walk through this journey with you. 

Find a pregnancy support group 

Going to school while pregnant or navigating life after pregnancy will be challenging at times. It will require a lot of change, patience, and resilience. YOU are capable of all these things! 

This is why it’s so important to find the right support group to lean on during this journey. When you have people in your corner, you can feel empowered and encouraged to keep looking ahead toward the future and taking the right steps to get there.  

You might consider joining a pregnancy support group with women who are walking through this similar situation as you. We can help you find a support group to lean on.  

Other people you might turn to include trusted family members, friends, school nurses or teachers within your school.  

Get support you can trust. 

If you have questions about your rights or if you are having trouble getting what you need at school, make an appointment at Parkville Women’s Clinic.  

We can provide resources to help you finish school. We also provide pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI testing and treatment, and options counseling at no cost.  

You are not alone. Get the right support today.