How do you react to a pregnancy scare?
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How do you react to a pregnancy scare?
There are several things you can do to support someone who’s dealing with a pregnancy scare:
- Listen to their concerns.
- Remain calm.
- Allow them to lead the conversation, but make it clear that you support them in whatever they decide.
- Help them purchase and take the test, if that’s something they want.
Should you tell a guy if you think you’re pregnant?
It’s a good idea to wait to tell the father about a pregnancy until you are 100 percent sure. While at-home pregnancy tests are generally reliable, it’s always good to check with a doctor to verify. Once you are sure of your pregnancy, you can start considering how to tell the father.
Can you make yourself think you are pregnant?
In rare cases, women (or even men) believe they are pregnant, only to find out that their symptoms were caused not by pregnancy, but by something else entirely. False pregnancy, clinically termed pseudocyesis, is the belief that you are expecting a baby when you are not really carrying a child.
Is it normal to be scared after a pregnancy scare?
There is no normal or right way to feel after a pregnancy scare. It’s totally fine to feel scared, sad, relieved, angry, or all of the above. No matter how you feel, just remember that your feelings are valid — and no one should make you feel bad for having them.
How can I help someone who has been scared of pregnancy?
IUDs and implants are over 99 percent effective, each lasting several years before needing to be replaced. There are several things you can do to support someone who’s dealing with a pregnancy scare: Listen to their concerns. Hear their fears and feelings. Try not to interrupt — even if you don’t necessarily understand or agree. Remain calm.
What to expect moving forward after a pregnancy scare?
What to expect moving forward. There is no normal or right way to feel after a pregnancy scare. It’s totally fine to feel scared, sad, relieved, angry, or all of the above. No matter how you feel, just remember that your feelings are valid — and no one should make you feel bad for having them.
How do you deal with anxiety about safe sex during pregnancy?
You should not have to deal with this anxiety in order to have a healthy sex life, and it should not be inducing behavior that negatively affects your partner or your relationship. Often, time is the only thing that will heal the trauma. The more times you personally experience safe sex not ending in pregnancy, the better.