AboutDiana Archer Expertise I can answer questions on looking after your baby, looking after yourself during the pregnancy, dealing with friends/boyfriends/parents, dealing with school, telling your parents, and I am also a good listener if you just need someone to hear all your worries.
I really care about the people that ask questions, and I'll be right here every step of the way!
I also got pregnant myself at fifteen, so I'm not going to judge you.
Oh, and guys, I'll be away for a while soon, so if you want someonet to talk to, before I'm away ask me for my email, and I'll keep in touch:)
Oh, and yes, I do support abortion. Keep that in mind if you really are against it. Oh, and if you feel like calling me names (As some people do, as they can't handle people who are different), don't worry, I promise that I don't mind:)
Experience I'm a sexual health nurse at a Family Planning clinic.
I have many qualifications and much experience in the area of teenage pregnancy, having done counseling in this area, and administer practical advice on baby care, the emotional side of the pregnancy,telling your parents, how to deal with school, and much more.
Am currently studying to upgrade to a gynecologist, but I've also done a lot of papers on midwifery
Organizations Family planning clinic, Youth Help, Teenage Pregnancy Association.
Publications nope.
Education/Credentials Studied at University of Auckland. Have also trained in counselling.
Awards and Honors Nurse of The Year from the National Health Organisation.
Past/Present Clients All the lovely ladies that I look after.
Question Dear Diana,
My name is Millie. I'm seventeen years old and I'm 14 weeks pregnant. My parents are trying to keep my boyfriend(the baby's father) out of the picture. They also will not allow me to go anywhere except for work or school because "I am an embarrassment to the family". I want to get emancipated. They smoke cigarettes around me all the time like it's no big deal, but I hate it. I know it's terrible for my baby.
I've been told that in some states you are automatically emancipated when you become pregnant. I was wondering if that's true for West Virginia?
I can't find any Teen Pregnancy rights for the State of West Virginia.
thank you,
Millie
Answer Hey,
I'm not sure as I'm from New Zealand, but that's a terrible way that your family are treating you. Do you have a job? Cause if you do, I suggest you get out of there, it sounds terrible. Smoking is terrible for unborn babies.
If you have a job, do you make enough to support yourself?
