An unintended pregnancy can bring many emotions and practical questions. Confirm the pregnancy, watch for warning signs and discuss calmly and confidentially which options, medical care and support are available locally.
- A period that is absent or clearly different from normal.
- A positive urine or blood pregnancy test.
- Take time to decide if it is medically safe to do so, and seek information from a qualified healthcare professional.
- Do not use alcohol, nicotine, drugs or unknown substances, and have your medicines checked for safety.
- After a positive test, make an appointment promptly to discuss how far along the pregnancy is, your health, medicines and options.
- For urgent GP care outside office hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediate threat to life.
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This article has been carefully prepared but may contain errors or become outdated as medical knowledge changes. It does not replace diagnosis, examination or treatment by your own GP. Always discuss personal questions and starting, stopping or changing medicines or treatments with your own GP.
For a life-threatening situation, call Ambulance 912. For urgent care outside office hours, call HAP 9252.
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