If you think you might be pregnant
You should take a pregnancy test. You can get free pregnancy tests from:
You can also buy a pregnancy test from pharmacies or supermarkets which you can take yourself at home.
If you are pregnant and it was unplanned
You'll need to decide if you want to continue with the pregnancy. There is specialist support and advice available to help you understand and think about your options. You can contact:
If you are pregnant and continuing with your pregnancy
You should make an appointment with your GP so you can start your pregnancy care. This will include health checks for you and your baby. Please see How do I register with a General Practitioner (GP)?
LSBU encourages you to tell your Course Director at an early stage so that they can provide appropriate support and arrange a health and safety assessment to make sure that you and your baby are kept safe whilst you study. For more information, check out the dedicated policy: Student Pregnancy, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Policy)
You can always access emotional support from the LSBU Mental Health and Wellbeing Team too. Check out this FAQ: How do I book an appointment with the Mental Health and Wellbeing team?
For more info, see these FAQs:
What support does LSBU offer for pregnancy, maternity, paternity and adoption?
What does the LSBU Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Team do?
I have caring responsibilities. What support is available to me?
I have experienced pregnancy loss. What support is available?
I want to interrupt my course. What do I do?
Something that's happened has negatively affected my studies. What can I do?
How can I develop and maintain healthy relationships?
