Unplanned pregnancy - Positive pregnancy test

The test is positive – What do I do now?

If the pregnancy test is positive, this could mean that you’re pregnant. All tests are very reliable. However, there are things that can cause false positive results, for example medications for fertility treatment.

When do I have to make a decision about what to do?

Although you might feel under pressure to make a decision, it’s important to take some time to consider your options and make sure you’re making the right decision for you.

When making your decision, it may be helpful to consider:

• Your life now. What’s most important to you in your life at the moment? May involve many things such as, family, friends, work, education.
• Your future. What are your hope and aims for the future?

It’s important that you receive support when you need it and don’t feel pressured into making a decision you don’t want. The decision is yours. It may be difficult to know what to do but support is available to help you decide.

You can choose to:

• Continue with the pregnancy and become a parent.
• End the pregnancy by having an abortion.
• Continue with the pregnancy and choose adoption.

Page last reviewed: 5th November 2025