Expert: Deborah - 4/11/2009

Question
Hi my name is Jameka, me and my boyfriend are never allowed to see eachother! But we do speak in my backyard to kiss or the kiss would turn into loving sex.But we had sex many times!And when i say many i mean many!But after that i woke up one day and my breasts were hurting and sometimes my nipples itch and my stomach is betting bigger! i eat alot but i workout everyday because im in gymnastics. But me and my family moved but by thenit has gotten worse!I am worrying everyday because we only used protection ounce! the other times there was no protection! if i tell my mom she wouldnot be happy! she would be very mad,angry,and i don't want her in the hospital! please answer me very soon am i really pregnant at age 12!can 12 year olds even get pragnant?please tel me? everyday i cry!please tell me please!!!

Answer
Dear Jameka,

Of course 12 year olds can get pregnant.  You can get pregnant even if you haven't had your period yet, because ovulation (which means your egg is ready to meet with sperm) happens before menstruation.

You need to tell an adult IMMEDIATELY.  You are too young to go through a pregnancy and childbirth.  Just because a girl can get pregnant does not mean they should, for health reasons.  Your body cannot safely carry and deliver a baby.

Please tell an adult.

Take care,

Deb