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Are you ready to be a mum?

Becoming a mum is probably the biggest decision you'll ever make. Take our quiz to find out if you're ready.

1. Roughly how many nappies will you have to change before your baby's potty trained?

500
5,000
2,500

2. How many 15 to 16-year-old mums live at home with their parents?

Not many – they all get council flats.
About half – they spend their benefits on other stuff.
Most (70 per cent). You don't get housing benefit till you're 16.

3. You're on the Pill but forget to take it one morning. What should you do?

It's not a big problem – I always use a condom as well, to protect me from sexual disease. I'll read the leaflet about when to take the next pill.
Nothing, it'll be fine.
Use a condom for the next seven days.

4. How much does it cost on average to bring up a child until they're aged 21?

£25,000
£140,000
£50,000

5. How much will a baby's father be expected to contribute if he does a runner?

My dad will make him pay – I'll get about £50.
The CSA will make him pay me about £100 per week.
If he's on minimum wage, he'll have to pay £24 per week.

6. How much extra benefit will you get if you're pregnant, living at home and aged under 16?

£33.50 extra.
Nothing at all. You can't claim benefit until you're 16.
£12.50 extra.

7. You've had unprotected sex, but you don't want a baby yet. What do you do?

Go to the pharmacy and ask for emergency contraception (the morning-after pill).
Cross my fingers – I'll be fine. It's only one time.
Get emergency contraception then visit the GUM clinic at the hospital to make sure I haven't caught anything nasty!

8. How many women aged under 20 have an abortion after getting pregnant?

Hardly any.
Almost half (40 per cent). They talked to a doctor or clinic and got advice, to help them make a difficult decision.
Very few – it's only if you've got a medical problem.

9. How many women talk to their partners about condoms before having sex?

Maybe a few, but it's a bit embarrassing.
Not me! I don't want him to think I'm dirty.
Most people (80 per cent). It's much better to get it out in the open first.