Well I am now a single, 17-year-old expecting a child. I am scared and don't know what I am going to do. Does anyone have any advice?

I'm not going to lie, this is a tough situation to be in.

One thing you might find comforting is that there are few things that can motivate you to become even stronger and more determined than you already are as having a baby depending on you for its survival.

With that baby in your corner, I'm sure you'll discover resources and grit you never knew you had.

One of the most important things in your situation is information.

Get informed about help available to you, grants you might be eligible for, and other types of support.

Often there is quite a lot of help available, but it can be difficult to work out how to access it.

You can even make use of websites like Blurtit for advice and support, but I'd also recommend speaking to your local authority too.