Teen Pregnancy Statistics, Prevention, and Facts
Considering adoption? Whether it be to have your child put up for adoption or you want to adopt yourself, there are many things to look at as you decide the best course. To help you, here are some statistics about adoption. These adoption statistics may help you with your choice.
For the first time in United States census-taking history, in 2000 the census added the […] Continue Reading…
When a teenager is faced with an unplanned pregnancy they may feel they have few options. This article discusses adoption options for pregnant teens including domestic adoption, foreign adoption, and open or closed adoptions. Also, tips on choosing an adoption agency.
If you are interested in adopting, you have a number of options. Deciding how to adopt is up to you, and a very personal […] Continue Reading…
This article contains information on teen sex statistics; including statistics on teen sexual activity, teen contraceptive use and pregnancies, and teen sex statistics and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Keep reading for more on teen sex statistics.
Parents, concerned about the physical and emotional well-being of their children, often wonder where they can get information about how likely it is that their teens are engaging in […] Continue Reading…
Abortion has been a touchy and personal subject for many years. Whether you are considering an abortion or just want to know more about the numbers of abortions, this article will provide teenage abortion statistics and information to help pregnant teens.
First of all there are about 1.38 billion women in the world who are in the childbearing years (ages 15-44). About 6 million women […] Continue Reading…
Teen pregnancy causes many emotional changes for a young woman. Making a choice that is right for you can be difficult. Discussing your adoption options with a counselor might help. This article has tips to help you if you are contemplating adoption.
The National Adoption Information Clearinghouse lists some professional counseling that is free or cost very little such as:
Crisis pregnancy center – A place […] Continue Reading…
If a teen decides to keep their baby – they still need somewhere to learn parenting skills. This article contains information on teen pregnancy options such as residential programs that can help them finish school, learn job skills, and learn how to be a teen parent.
Teen help program services range by type of program. Some are residential programs where a pregnant teen can go […] Continue Reading…
Sex education is a debated topic. The big debate tends to be abstinence only vs. comprehensive sexual education. This article has information and statistics on sex education, abstinence only, HIV, and how sex education relates to teen pregnancy.
Abstinence Only vs Comprehensive Sexual Education
The Guttmacher Institute reports that the United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy of any developed nation. And, even though […] Continue Reading…
As a teen, finding out that you are pregnant is a life-changing and scary event. As a parent, finding out your teen is pregnant can both shock you and cause despair as you wonder, now what? Before this ever happens, you can help your teen learn important lessons on how to prevent teen pregnancy.
Unfortunately, teen pregnancy is a nationwide problem. However, there are programs […] Continue Reading…
Having an unplanned pregnancy while in high school requires major life choices, including whether to drop out of high school. The pregnant teen drop out rate in the U.S. is alarming. Keep reading for statistics on drop out rates, risk factors for pregnant teenagers, and options for these teens. Pregnant teens in high school have a very high drop out rate, though the exact percentage […] Continue Reading…
According to STD statistics, teens are more likely to be affected by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This article has information and statistics on the most common sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and more.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) still afflict the population in general, and they are rather common amongst sexually active teenagers. Indeed, the Guttmacher Institute reports that 48 percent of new […] Continue Reading…
