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Telling your parents about an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming — maybe even impossible. You might be anxious, unsure how they’ll react, or afraid of disappointing them. Those feelings are real, and you’re not alone in them.

But here’s something important to remember:
You deserve support and clarity — and there are people ready to help you.

When the first signs of pregnancy appear, many women feel overwhelmed, especially if the pregnancy is unexpected. Badirat, an international student from a Muslim background, feared the shame and judgment she might face from her family and community.

Many women and men in unexpected pregnancies lack family and friend supports. Often, some have no family in their geographical area. This isolation can be very difficult, especially with a new baby and limited financial resources.

My period was late, and it was all I could think about. It couldn’t be, could it? My heart beat fast as the doctor smiled and told me I was pregnant. I froze and asked her to repeat herself. Inside, I panicked with a hundred and one questions racing through my brain. What would my family think? How was I going to tell the father? Was I going to have to raise this baby on my own? I was so mad at myself. I had disobeyed God and now I felt like I was paying the price!

Emelia was a new immigrant in Canada. She didn’t know what she was going to do without her husband’s initial support during their unexpected pregnancy. Keep reading below to see how she learned to thrive with the PCC’s help in obtaining free resources, including material and community support.