17 Year Old Mum.. Will We Be in Trouble?

[Muffy]

well first of all congrats!!
i dont see why they should have a problem.. goodluck xx

[Roryrory]

It should be fine but I am pretty sure in most states it is legal ot have sex if you are over 16 AND your partner is not more than 2 years older than you at the time. But really, no one at the hospital is even likely to ask how old your partner is - I imagine they will be more concerned with making sure you three are supported as a family than trying to pry into your private life.

[Pandora]

Congratulations on your pregnancy.
I'd be calling the hospital today to orgnaise some sort of antenatal care if you have not done so already. Give you were 16 (at least) you will be fine, and as others have said thehospital wont generally concern themselves with it.

It should be fine but I am pretty sure in most states it is legal ot have sex if you are over 16 AND your partner is not more than 2 years older than you at the time..

Consent laws in Australia vary by state, but once you are 16 or over its fine. It's if you are under 16 that the 2 years older comes in to play. For example in some states its legal for a 12 year old and a 14 year old to have sex, but not a 12 year old and a 15 year old. And some specify that its the female who is to be younger

[Lulu]

It might be a good idea to look around and hook up with a 'young parents' program in your area if there is one.

I'm not sure why you think it might have been a problem to list him on the birth certificate, but if someone told you it would be (and also your ages being a problem), I would seek to get advice from someone that actually knows....not someone that might blow the wind up you.

There is plenty of help around here - Welcome to BB.

[Roryrory]

cheers for that rayray