Pregnancy counselling

There is an organisation of concerned and compassionate men and women in South Australia called Birthline, which has a 24 hour crisis phone line on 08 8363 1444 and also has trained counsellors available for face to face counselling. They offer confidentiality, trust, a concerned ear, counselling services and helpful advice. They

They can offer pregnancy testing, medical and gynaecological referrals, and practical help such as avenues to financial assistance, baby furniture, maternity and baby clothes, and information and counselling on adoption and single parenting.

Assistance includes:

• Crisis telephone counselling

• Pregnancy testing

• Face to face counselling

• Medical consultations

• Legal advice

• Information on available benefits

• Accommodation

• Practical assistance

• Home visitation

• Baby requirements

• Continuing emotional and practical support

• Confidentiality