I did a little research around the web today about how to be a better friend when one of you has an unplanned pregnancy.
What should you do if a good friend is suddenly and unexpectedly pregnant? Do you know how to help and support her? This video and article comes from the UK.
http://www.videojug.com/film/what-to-do-when-your-friend-gets-pregnant
What should you do if you become unexpectedly pregnant and your old friends start to avoid you?
http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/ask-heidi/week-29/friendships.aspx
How do friends often feel when they find out you're pregnant? (The author feels betrayed and abandoned and she has a hard time dealing with her feelings.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/claire-bidwell-smith/pregnancy-friend-pregnant_b_1542191.html
Understanding what your friend is going through, whether you or she becomes pregnant, is a foundational step in keeping your friendships strong during the time you need them most- especially during the crisis of an unplanned pregnancy.
No comments:
Post a Comment