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When Ty found out he was going to be a dad, it was not in the way he had imagined. The news of an unplanned pregnancy hit like a tidal wave.

When people ask the question, 'but who is there once baby is born?'... and how Diamond Women is playing our part in the solution for women and families.

Why partners matter in the pregnancy choice story. When we support her, she can survive. But when we support them, they can thrive.

Why access to Options Counselling can change everything. When a women has no one to speak to, her choice is often made for her.

Why online visibility matters to women like Kayleigh. In their loneliest moment, you can bring hope through Google and AI.

Kayleigh never planned to have children. Ty wasn't ready to be a father. Read the story of an incredible couple who faced the unknown.

Maybe you cry more than usual. Maybe you’re exhausted, but you can’t sleep. Maybe you feel numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your baby - or from yourself.

Feeling a little off and wondering, "Could I be pregnant?" Take a deep breath - you’re not alone. Whether this was part of your plan or a total surprise...

When Emma* saw the two pink lines on her pregnancy test, she felt sick in the stomach. This wasn’t part of her plan.

For women navigating unplanned pregnancy, the fear of financial insecurity looms large. In fact, financial hardship is one of the leading reasons women consider

Okay, full disclosure: we only clicked Kinda Pregnant because of the star-studded cast (and of course, because we're here for all things pregnancy).

She’s pregnant. It’s not planned. Before the thought of bringing a child into this world even has a chance to settle, unresolved thoughts race through her mind.

A lunch with a former client became an opportunity to help her sister. This is her story of unplanned pregnancy.

In the middle of last year, I had lunch with a client from ten years ago. Yes, ten years ago! I smile when people are surprised by that.

In 2006, Marie Stopes International commissioned WebSurvey to research ‘What Women Want When Facing An Unplanned Pregnancy’.

Sarah* arrived at our centre with her toddler son, Benny*. Visibly upset, Sarah began to share her story with our team.

Did you know you can use your birthday to fundraise for your favourite charity? And we know that's Diamond Women, of course! 😉‍ Here's how...

Bringing a newborn into the world can be a beautiful mix of wonder, fatigue, adrenalin and a full suite of emotions – and that's just in the first few days.

Peyton reached out to Diamond feeling deeply conflicted about what to do. She had fallen pregnant after only a few dates with her boyfriend.

Understanding commitments, respecting traditions and keeping your identity private are all key aspects of an Adoption Plan.

Trigger Warning: Our Founder and CEO, Jenny, shares her story this Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

Becoming a mum? It's both incredible and incredibly tough. It's absolutely OK to lean on the support you need.

The emotions and uncertainties surrounding an unexpected pregnancy can be overwhelming, but you have options and support is available.

Pregnancy can be an exciting and overwhelming experience for any woman, but for teens it can be particularly daunting. Here are some pregnancy tips for teens.

Finding out about an unplanned pregnancy can be a shock. But what about you, as the partner? What can you do to support someone facing an unexpected pregnancy?

The Why Behind Diamond. 16 years later we have a growing number of staff, thousands of clients supported, numerous volunteers...

The first client stories will always be the most vivid in my memory. One of the first women I met was Lucia.

Have you recently typed into Google, “Abortion clinic near me”? Maybe one of your friends is asking the question...

Having someone to talk to and confide in is important. If there is a partner to share the load emotionally and physically...

This topic might be one of the most difficult for anyone considering adoption for their baby, but it certainly is an important one.

Over the years people have always asked me, but why Diamond? Why not Hope or Love or Care? Read the article to find out why.

Counselling is essential for anyone considering adoption. It’s not designed to make the choice any harder or put you through more struggles.

Adoption: it may seem like the most terrifying option for any woman going through the rollercoaster of an unplanned pregnancy...

I needed people that understood, people who had gone through this too. There was SILENCE. Why couldn’t I find support groups?

In honour of Father's Day this year, we asked a bunch of our Diamond men—what's the best thing about being a Dad?

Read the stories of 4 of our Diamond Women, Kylie, Donna, Diana and Brenda, and their journey with us.

If you’re concerned that you might be pregnant, you’re probably wondering how you can know for sure.

If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, you may be feeling a full range of emotions. Scared, excited, shocked, nervous, angry, hopeful…

If there is one event that’s truly life changing, it’s having a child. There’s excitement, hope, fear… it’s a roller coaster.

For every glowing, luminous picture of an expectant mother, there’s a few thousand more grounded images much closer related to the hard facts of reality.

You’ve just found out the news – you’re pregnant. Your heart is racing, your hands are shaking and you feel nauseous.

Sarah pushed the door into our office, unsure what to expect. “I was so scared,” she remembered, “I just felt so alone.“

Casey walked into our office trying, but failing, to hold back her tears. Her five-year relationship was over. Just like that.