Pregnancy in Childhood: Guidance for Children who become pregnant prior to their 13th birthday
This comprehensive document provides an all-Wales framework for supporting children who become pregnant before their 13th birthday.
The guidance outlines safeguarding responsibilities, legal considerations, healthcare pathways, and multi-agency processes to ensure timely, child-centred decision-making that prioritises the wellbeing, safety and best interests of the child. It supports health professionals and partner agencies in delivering compassionate, trauma-informed and legally compliant care, setting out the immediate actions, assessment and referral processes, decision-making pathways, and ongoing support arrangements required in these rare and complex cases.
The guidance emphasises the importance of rapid multi-agency working to protect children and ensure access to appropriate care and support.