Teen Pregnancy Statistics, Prevention, and Facts
Parenting classes are an important tool for many young parents especially pregnant teens who have no idea what to expect in raising a child. Taking parenting classes before having the baby will help teens become more confident and capable in raising their baby.
Parenting classes are a great idea for any new parent including pregnant teens. Both the teen mother and father should think about […] Continue Reading…
As part of teen pregnancy prevention, it is important for sexually active teens to understand the misconceptions and contraception myths surrounding getting pregnant. Many teens are not aware of these contraception myths and the reality of getting pregnant.
In this article, we will take a look at five of the most common contraception myths and the truth behind the misconception to help encourage smart teen sexuality.
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Of course, some teens who become pregnant are married, the pregnancy is intentional, and they are excited and happy to welcome their child into the world and care for him or her. But this settled, prepared situation is often not the case when a teen becomes pregnant. Often the unplanned pregnancy is unexpected, the parents are unmarried and may have not had plans to […] Continue Reading…
Weight gain during pregnancy is an issue every pregnant woman or teen faces wondering how much weight is healthy to gain in order to have a healthy pregnancy without excessive weight gain. It is important to know how much weight gain during pregnancy is healthy depending on your size.
Many pregnant teens do not practice healthy weight gain during pregnancy. Some teens are scared they […] Continue Reading…
Department of human services is a great resource for pregnant teens. The Department of Human Services is a State run agency that has a number of services, but one of them is helping pregnant teens. Here are some basics about Department of Human Services. Contact the department of human services in your state to get specifics on how they can help pregnant teens.
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The consequences of an unplanned pregnancy go beyond just the effects on the pregnant teen. This article offers information on the consequences of an unplanned pregnancy on the pregnant teen, the father, the family, and the baby. Consider the consequences of an unplanned pregnancy before you are faced with a teen pregnancy.
It’s important to distinguish between an unplanned pregnancy and an unwanted pregnancy. Even […] Continue Reading…
Pregnant teens can experience a number of different types of health risk, some of which include risks to the mother alone, some to her unborn child, and some to both of them. Some health risks for pregnant teens are due specifically to the mother’s age, and of course, this cannot be changed. However, other health risks to pregnant teens are due to behaviors that are […] Continue Reading…
Teenage pregnancy and STDs is a dangerous combination. Unprotected sex can lead to cases of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases in teens. Contracting an STD while pregnant is dangerous for both the mother and the baby. This article takes a look at the dangers of teenage pregnancy and STDs.
Teens who are not practicing safe sex with the use of a condom or birth control […] Continue Reading…
Birthright International is an excellent resource for teenage girls who suddenly find themselves dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. This article explains how Birthright International helps pregnant teens throughout the world.
What Is Birthright International?
Birthright International was founded by Louise Summerhill in 1968 to help women and girls facing an unplanned pregnancy. As the organization grew, it became the first international service for pregnancy crises. The […] Continue Reading…
Although premature birth can occur in healthy adult pregnancies, the chances of a teenager experiencing a premature birth is much higher. Read this article for more on teen pregnancy and premature birth rates.
Teens can be faced with so many temptations like smoking, alcohol, drug use and sexual pressures. It is important for teens to realize such behaviors can result in unplanned pregnancy, and with […] Continue Reading…
