Am I ready to be a parent?
Parenting is a lifelong journey filled with the joys and difficulties of raising a child. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, you may be feeling as though you are unprepared for parenting for any of the following reasons:
- You aren’t sure how you would financially support a child
- You don’t have the proper emotional support system in place
- You aren’t sure how you could continue school or work with a child
- You don’t know how you would tell your family or friends
- You’re feeling upset, angry, afraid or all alone
It is important to recognize that you’re not alone and that there may be answers to these concerns. If parenting is an option you want to consider, it is not out of reach for you. Birthline offers a range of resources to help you succeed in navigating your parenting journey.
Counselling
Regardless of your location in Australia, you can call our 24-hour counselling line, for confidential and no-cost counselling over the phone. You have the option to maintain complete anonymity during these conversations. Additionally, we offer face to face pregnancy counselling at our physical centre in South Australia. All of our counselling services are no-cost, confidential, and facilitated by our trained counsellors who deeply care for your well-being.
Material Assistance
Birthline also offers material assistance to those who choose to parent. We receive donations of pre-loved or new baby items such as cots, prams, car seats, change tables, baby clothing and much more from the community. We pass these items on completely free of charge to those who may need them.
You have top priority for material assistance following parenting counselling early in pregnancy.
Birthline is here to offer hope. If you are considering parenting for your unexpected pregnancy, we can offer you with no-cost and confidential services like counselling and material assistance to help prepare for the arrival of your little one. Call our 24-hour counselling line today.