how do you help a friend that just found out they are pregnant and 15?

There's nothing you can really do but be there for her and lend a listening ear and open heart. Whatever her final decision is, its up to her. Just check on her often and make sure she isn't going nuts or anything like that.

It is too late to take this baby away from her. I think is would be a smart idea to adopt, because she is only 15 years old, and can not be responsible for a newborn baby. Adoption is always a great answer when it comes to this. The only thing I am highly advising her NOT to do is get an abortion. It is something that would make her feel guilty, and it would add too much stress for her. You should always be there for her. If she needs someone to talk to, be there. She may feel lost and confused, so I would do as much as possible to help her. She should talk to her parents/guardian, and a doctor so she can make proper arrangements. I wish for the best of this young lady and her baby. The same goes for you. Remember, she will always need someone, so be that someone! (: God Bless.

I would encourage her to tell her parents or another adult she can trust. She needs to get medical help for herself and the baby. There are lots of options out there for young girls in her situation, but one wrong decision can change so many lives. Most states have safe haven laws now. A mother can take her newborn to a hospital emergency room, fire station or other designated location and can give her baby to a responsible professional and just walk away - no questions asked. Adoption is a great answer for a young girl who doesn't want the responsibility of a child. In my area there are several organisations (like the Young Parents Network) that help young mothers so they can keep their babies - helping with parenting skills, finishing high school, etc. Good luck to you and your friend.

Have your friend seriously consider adoption. It is a loving, responsible and unselfish way to benefit all who are involved. The birthmom (and dad too) get the benefit of not being sucked in to parenthood at an age where they feel too young and unprepared, they get to finish out school and prepare better for their future. Plus, the adoptive couple gets a beautiful sweet baby to love and raise, and the baby gets the benefit of a loving, stable home life with parents who are emotionally and financialy able to provide for the baby. Many adoption agencies cover medical expenses for birth mothers who are placing their babies for adoption. Also many have other services that help with education and counseling. There is a website she can go to to learn more about adoption. It's www.itsaboutlove.org. She can even look at profiles of adoptive couples and pick the adoptive couple she wants to give the baby to if she wants. Good luck to your friend.

omg i know how you feel same situation shes 14 and she has a boyfriend who lives in la he is also 14 he wants a baby badly and so those she im telling her not to run away and go to la wit her boy but am not telling her to abort im stress thinking about the future of her her baby and her boyfriend she says she will be happy if she lives but i will still help her maybe you can do the same well hope your friend takes care

Depends.

Was she raped? If so, support all you can.

If she just went off sleeping with a guy [CONDOMS AND THE PILL ARE NOT AN EXCUSE. She should have been smarter and known better], then it's her own fault.

And she better not do abortion.

That's murder.

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