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Are you or your partner pregnant or are you a young parent?

If you are pregnant and you are unsure of what to do next, there is support available to help you weigh up your options. You may choose to talk to people close to you that you trust to help you make up your mind

  • If you think you would like to continue with the pregnancy you can book an appointment with a midwife by contacting your GP
  • Need mental health support? Find out what’s in Leeds for under 25s

The services below can support you regardless of what choice you make (but not all may be suitable for you).


Teenage Pregnancy team

If you are under 18 you can get in touch with the team for advice and support.

Leeds Teenage Pregnancy Team Call 07796614116

Leeds Maternity Care

Information and support for any young parents who are 18-25 in Leeds

Find out more

Pregnancy Choices Advocacy Service

If you don’t know what to do you can contact the Pregnancy Choices Advocacy Service on 0113 276 2851 and ask for Leeanne.

Find out more Call 0113 2762851

Leeds Sexual Health

Have a chat with a member of staff to discuss your options. They run a teenage drop in in at the Merrion Centre sexual health service between 3-5pm Mondays and Wednesdays where you can talk about your options, termination of pregnancy, STI testing and contraception.

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Family Planning Association helpline

Call the FPA helpline on 0845 122 8690. They can talk to you confidentially and free of charge about the pregnancy and your options.

Call 0845 122 8690

Brook

If you are under 25 you can get advice and support from the Brook helpline on 0808 802 1234

Call 0808 802 1234

Leeds Stop Smoking

A free, no-judgement service open to anyone who would like to stop smoking, including pregnant people.

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