So, you're a young person.
You've either just had a baby or you're expecting at the moment.
If this is you then we can put you in touch with lots of useful services and support to help you meet other young mums in your area, look after your baby and get back into education and employment.
Young Parents Project
If you're a young parent, the young parent's project can offer you help, advice and support. They also organise social lunch clubs so you can meet other young parents.
For further information please contact an adviser on:
020 8807 4691
279-281 Fore Street
Edmonton
London, N9 OPD
- Facilitates drop ins for fathers and their children to learn and play together.
- Provides individual and group; training, advice, support and help.
- Provides information on breast feeding, hygiene, nutrition and ante-natal classes.
For further information please contact an adviser on:
020 8350 5573
Edmonton Children's Centre
23 South Mall
Edmonton
N9 0TN
Common questions
We understand that being pregnant or having a baby will be a very hard time in your life and you may need help and advice. Here are some common questions.
How will I know if I am pregnant?
If you have unprotected sex (without contraception) you can become pregnant - even if it is the first time.
Pregnancy symptoms vary from woman to woman. The first early pregnancy symptoms are usually morning sickness and a missed period. Some women might not feel any different from normal.
Early pregnancy symptoms include tender breasts, frequent urination and headaches. Below is a list of the most likely early symptoms of pregnancy:
- Missed Period
- Tender Breasts
- Nausea
- Tiredness
- Frequent need to wee
- Headaches
- Spotting
- Light Headedness
- Constipation
- Heartburn
To be sure you need to take a pregnancy test!
When is the best time to take a pregnancy test?
The most accurate way to test for pregnancy
is to wait until after your period is due
(so if your period was due Friday 7th you
could take the test from the Saturday 8th).
But if you are confused or unsure you will
need to visit one of the following 4YP clinic,
sexual health clinic, your doctor or contact
the SHOUT 4YP nurses on:
Angela: 0750 6554 180
Delia: 0778 5515 250
What should I do if the pregnancy test is negative?
If the test is negative, this probably means you are not pregnant, but if your period still hasn't arrived a week later, another test should be taken. If you are not pregnant and are sexually active you and your partner should be thinking about contraception. You will need to visit one of the following 4YP clinic, sexual health clinic, your doctor or contact the SHOUT 4YP nurses on:
Angela: 0750 6554 180
Delia: 0778 5515 250
What should I do if the pregnancy test is positive?
If the test is positive this means you are pregnant.
Whether you are planning to continue the pregnancy or not you will need to go to a 4YP clinic, sexual health clinic, your doctor or contact the SHOUT 4YP nurses to discuss your options.
The qualified staff will be used to helping young people in your situation and will be happy to help with any information you need.
Back into Education
Staying on at school:
You don't need to leave school or forget education forever just because you are pregnant or have a baby. You can get help with education, finding child-care, benefits and rights. You can contact:
The Young Parents Project - 0208 807 4691
The Young Fathers Group - 0208 373 2702
Care To Learn - Provides financial assistance to support young parents to meet childcare costs whilst undertaking training or learning. Care to Learn will pay up to £160 per child per week to cover the cost of:
Childcare whilst the parent is learning, on placement, doing private studies, or travelling to or from the childcare provider;
Childcare fees that need to be paid during holidays;
Additional travel costs incurred to take the child to, and collect from, the childcare provider.
Follow a course in a school or college, try a learning opportunity in the community or train with a learning provider that uses public funds and is a not-for-profit organisation;
Either a mother or father but has to care for his or her own child or children;
Use a registered childcare provider.
Further information and application forms from - Care to Learn: 0845 600 2809 or click here.
We will appreciate your feedback on this page.
Please contact: Enfield Teenage Pregnancy Unit
teenage.pregnancy@enfield.gov.uk
020 8379 5268
