If your friend has just told you she’s unexpectedly pregnant, your support can mean more than you realize. In a moment filled with confusion, fear, or uncertainty, knowing she has someone by her side—someone who listens, cares, and doesn’t judge—can make all the difference.
You don’t have to have all the answers; just showing up with love and compassion is a powerful first step. Read on to learn practical ways you can support your friend right now.
Practical Ways to Support Your Friend
1. Listen Without Judgmen
Let her share how she’s feeling without jumping in with advice right away. An unexpected pregnancy can stir up a lot of emotions. Be a safe space where she can express herself freely.
2. Offer Encouragement
Remind her that she’s not alone and that there are people and resources ready to help. Your encouragement can give her the strength to take the next step forward, even if she feels overwhelmed.
3. Help With Research
Offer to help her find reliable information about her options, including parenting and adoption. At Pregnancy Care Center, we’re here to help her cut through the noise and find reliable information.
4. Go With Her to Appointments
If she’s open to it, offer to accompany her to medical appointments. Facing an unexpected pregnancy and deciding how to move forward can feel scary, but having you there beside her can help her feel supported and more at ease.
5. Support Her Decisions
While you may have personal feelings or beliefs about how your friend should move forward in her pregnancy, try to avoid pressuring her. Instead, focus on helping her gather the information she needs to make an informed and empowered decision for herself.
6. Keep Checking In
Continue to be present, even after the initial shock has worn off. A consistent, caring presence can be a source of steady encouragement as she navigates her next steps.
We’re Here to Help—Together
At the Pregnancy Care Center, we’re here to ensure your friend has access to the support, care, and information she needs to move forward confidently. From free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds to compassionate, one-on-one consultations, we’re ready to help her explore all her options.
You can be part of her support system simply by encouraging her to reach out. Let her know she’s not alone—and that the Pregnancy Care Center is here to walk with her every step of the way.
Encourage her to schedule a free, confidential appointment today.
NOTE: We offer accurate information about all your pregnancy options; however, we do not offer or refer for abortion services. The information presented on this website is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.
The Pregnancy Care Center does not perform or refer for abortions.