It can be confusing to know how to comfort a friend experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Maybe it’s a friend you’ve known your whole life or a new friend you have become super close to.
Your interest in supporting her right now reveals your kind heart. Here are some practical ways to support your friend during pregnancy, including your time and your input as a friend.
Find Out If She’s Ready to Talk
Pregnancy news can take a bit to process and your friend may need some time to herself to get her mind around it. Check up on her once she shares the news and ask her what she needs. She may need space, but that’s okay. It’s not personal.
Listen Well to Your Friend
Once your friend is ready to talk, go in prepared to listen. She may be vocal about her needs or not vocal enough. Ask her simple questions if she needs extra support in the conversation.
She may want to confide in you right now. Do your best to listen and not talk immediately, even if there is some silence. A listening ear and expressing that you care is so valuable to her as she navigates this unexpected time.
If you haven’t heard from your friend in a while, check in on her or drop off her favorite food. Take her out to her favorite restaurant or do a movie night in. All of these small gestures will show your friend you truly care.
Encourage Her to Seek Support
We at Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center are here to walk alongside your friend as she navigates all of her pregnancy options.
We provide everything from free and confidential medical-grade pregnancy testing to supportive peer counseling. Let us walk alongside her, answer her questions, and explain her options.
She can schedule a free and confidential appointment today.