Our school has classes on parenting that they offer to girls who are pregnant and students who already have kids. Are they allowed to do that? Yes. Schools can offer separate programs or special courses for pregnant or parenting students, if they are voluntary. My doctor thinks that I'm going to need bed rest toward the end of my pregnancy. I'm worried that I'll fall behind in my classes and not graduate on time.Schools have to offer home tutoring to a pregnant or parenting student if she has to stay home for medical reasons that a doctor certifies. Where can I go for a pregnancy test or prenatal care if I'm pregnant?Go to the nearest family planning clinic. They can give you a pregnancy test and counseling about your options. You don’t need your parents' permission for a pregnancy test, and the clinic can’t tell your parents. If you are under 18, you can get these services for free at the clinic. Some clinics also offer prenatal care and perform abortions. Pennsylvania provides free medical care to low-income pregnant women. To see if you are eligible, contact your County Assistance Office of the Public Welfare Department (in the phone book’s blue pages, under “government offices”). Ask about the “medical assistance” or “MA” program. Do I have to get my parents' consent to receive medical care if I'm pregnant? No. If you’re pregnant or married, you don’t need anyone’s consent to receive medical, dental, or other health services except an abortion. There is a way to get an abortion without a parent’s consent called “judicial bypass.” My parents don't want me to keep the baby after she's born. Can they make me give her up?No. You have a right to custody of your child, unless the court says you're unfit. You also have the right to consent to the health care of your child.
|
