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I'm pregnant, but it's just i'm scared to tell my parents.. what do i do?

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Talk to: Family member that your comfortable with to help inform your parents or talk to a counselor familiar with your parents and who could anticipate their reaction

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pregnancy: I really encourage you to let your parents know. You need their support right now.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2015

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