Dealing With Other People During Pregnancy.

I'm a single woman who has chosen to have my baby alone. What should I tell people who ask me why I am doing this?
It doesn't matter what people ask you really it's none of their business. What is important is how you feel about the pregnancy. It's up to you to decide what you want to tell people and how much of an explanation you want to provide

Some people think I'm crazy to have a baby alone. What should I say to them?
Once your friends understand your situation, they'll support you. If others don't support you, don't talk with them about your pregnancy or your reasons for having your baby alone.

I feel as if I have no one close to share my pregnancy problems and concerns with. What can I do?
Share your problems and concerns with your family and friends. Mothers of young children can identify with your experiences they have had the same or similar experiences recently. If you have friends or family members who have young children, talk with them. Even if you were married, you would probably share your concerns with all of these people. Try not to let your situation alter this.

My family is against my decision to have my baby alone. Is there anything I can do about this?
If this is a decision you are comfortable with, deal with their discomfort by asking them to talk about the reasons they are against your pregnancy. You will never change some people's minds, so you will have to learn to live with their disapproval or ignore it.

Your doctor is a good person to talk to about your pregnancy concerns. If your dpctor
can't help you, he or she will be able to direct you to someone who can.

Some people seem very interested in my situation but hesitate to talk to me. Should I encourage them to ask questions?
Only if you are comfortable with their questions. Some people are genuinely concerned about you; others are just nosy. Before you answer, decide if the person's truly interested in you. Then share as much or as little as you are comfortable discussing.

Do you think people will treat me or my baby differently because I am a single mother?
Today being a single mother isn't that unusual. Many women of all ages have made this decision. Some people may treat you differently; others won't care. Good friends and family members should draw closer to you.

People seem to assume my partner and I are married, but we aren't. What should we do about this?
If you are pregnant and you are together, most people will assume you are married. First, decide if it's important to clear up the misunderstanding. If it's a sales clerk or a waitress, then it probably isn't important to clarify your situation. If it's your doctor, you should let him or her know what is going on.

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