I have a very close friend who is 7 months pregnant. She is only 15 and she is not even sure if she is going to the keep the baby or not. As selfish as this might sound, I kinda want her to keep the baby so I can help her raise it (just cuz i love kids so much!) but I know that's not really fair because she still has a whole life ahead of her. I know some of you have been through something similiar to this or even have had children so I was hoping you could give me some suggestions as to how I could help my friend. I really wanna be there for her and support her and help her take care of the baby, even if it is unborn...

15 years, wow, so young. Well, I agree with the previous entry that it is indeed too late for an abortion. Right now she can either keep it or leave it for adoption. I agree with everyone else that you should talk to her about it, she has had 7 months to think about it, but it is a very difficult choice, so she'll probably need guideance from parents or close friends. I admire your good heart for wanting to help her raise it, I mean your responsable for the child until there 18 and even after that you feel responsable for them. If you don't mind me asking, but is the father willing to support financially, I ask because she and her parents may not be capable of taking care of the child on there own, specially if they already have more than one child. Discuss it with her, keeping the baby is defenetly not going to be easy, but it can be one of the most wonderful experiences she can ever have.

If you are able to help her raise a child I would point this out to her. Sooner or later, she has to decide what she's doing. I'm pretty sure it's too late for an abortion at 7 months so if she doesn't want the baby, adoption is the best way to go. She is very young, so it's likely she won't like to keep it. So tell her that you're there for her and willing to help. Help her decide what she's going to do first. Good luck.

Ask your friend:

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do you WANT to have a baby?

she probably should get an abortion.shes not ready for a baby at fifteen.or put it up for adoption.

you just need to talk to her bout all of this, she should have thought of the consquinses {SP} before she had sex, maybe she did who knows.? but please what ever you do dont let her have an abortion, cuz she would would be on a guilt trip the rest of her life!! if she decides not to keep the baby ask her if shes willing to give it up for adoption. i hope every thing works out w/ you and your freind!! best of luck