I'm 17 and I'm almost 7 months pregnant. The truth is it wasn't one of those 'flings' or random hook-ups. We are deeply in love and have been together for over a year. We plan to get married as soon as I'm 18. I just have some concerns (you'd think I would have nightmares not just 'concerns' but I'm actually OK.. Really!).
Since I'll be giving birth at a hospital nearby, my question is will my boyfriend who is technically an adult (he's 20 years old now) be in any sort of legal problem when we report to hospital for my maternity visits?
Legal problems? I wouldn't say so... your over 16 for one... I might be totally wrong of course, but I wouldn't think there would be any problems at all especially from the midwifes...
It may depend on if you were 16 when you fell pregnant -which could be determined by the date your baby is born. But I think it would be up to the individual midwife to make that decision, can't say for sure.
I'm surprised that you haven't been to the hospital yet. Most women are on fairly regular visits by seven months.
Of course you won't be in trouble. You're 17 and your baby was obviously conceived long after you reached the age of consent (which is 16 in Australia and most other English speaking countries). Most Australian hospitals have programs for parents as young as 12 and they don't concern themselves with the legalities of the conception.
Good luck with it.
Nah, you'll be just fine. I was 17 when I was pg and gave birth at 18. My partner (who became my husband when bub was 4 months old) was 4 yrs older than me. The hospital staff never once batted an eyelid or looked down on us at all, they were great, even in our antenatal classes.
Please make sure you get onto the hospital for checkups won't you.
Thanks so much for the feedback.. Yes I am in Australia and I was just a bit worried that my boyfriend would get in trouble. He's the father and we both want him to not only be listed on the birth certificate but play an active role in the family.
Congratulations on the impending arrival of your precious little bubby.
Like everyone has said neither you nor your partner will be in any trouble you are both over the age of 16 so all is good. I must say i am a little shocked though that you havent been to hospital yet, probably just because of the fear you have had but seriously now you know everything will be ok you should probably now make an appointment...most people at this stage of the pregnancy are on regular visit's.
Take care and i wish you all the very best,
Leah x
17 Year Old Mum.. Will We Be in Trouble?
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