Pregnant and Confused: How to Deal

By Gregg Bernhardt, 17, Staff Writer

When Katherine Rolon found out she was pregnant, her first thought was, "My mother is going to kill me." She was so afraid to tell her parents about her pregnancy that she kept it a secret for weeks.

Photography by Dan Strange

Frequently Asked Questions
What are the pros and cons of abortion? After becoming pregnant how long is too long to wait before you have an abortion? Can you get an abortion without your parents knowing if you are under 18? If I have an abortion, will I be able to get pregnant again?
Resources
Here are some of the best Web sites, hotlines and books about abortion.