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Problems Associated With Teen Pregnancy |
by:
Charlene J. Nuble |
Pregnancy is one of the pivotal moments of a woman's life however not when you’re young with a bright future ahead. Teen pregnancy is one of the most difficult experiences any young woman can go through. The stress of pregnancy, revelation of pregnancy to parents, also moving on despite the shame also worry can be nerve-racking. Indeed pregnancy especially during teenhood will never be easy.
According to studies, teenage pregnancies in the USA have decreased steadily over the years. In 1991, there were 60 out of 1000 young women who gave birth also in 1998, 51 out of 1000 gave birth. This decrease may be due to the effective use of birth control also decreased sexual activity among teens.
Yet teen pregnancy rates remain high. According to Women’s Health Channel, in the USA alone, approximately one million teenage girls experience pregnancy every year. At least 5f young girls give birth also in 1997, at least 13f the births in the US are of teenage girls. ??
Health risks to the baby also children out of teen pregnancy are more likely to experience health, social, also emotional problems. An increased risk for complications such as premature labor in teen pregnancy also socioeconomic consequences are present.
But there are more serious problems for the teenage mothers-to-be than the statistics also how the world views them either negatively or positively. Both the baby also the mother are at risk in major areas of life such as school failure, poverty, also physical or mental illness.
Pregnant teenagers may not seek proper medical care that may lead to a bigger risk of medical complications. In their pregnancy, they need understanding, medical care, also education – particularly in nutrition also complications of pregnancy.
Pregnancy to teenagers brings all sorts of emotions. Some do not want their babies while others feel that its creation is an achievement. Some feel guilty also anxious while others feel that they need to baby to love however not aware of the special care it would need. Also, depression is common during pregnancy in teenagers. And when worse comes to worst, a pregnant teenager may even require the help of a mental health professional.
Teen pregnancy can be risky to unborn babies. Teen pregnancy results to underweight babies, poor eating habits of the teenager, also smoking also drinking tendencies of the pregnant girl. Lastly, pregnant teens are less likely to seek prenatal care.
Unwanted pregnancy can be prevented through open communication also providing guidance regarding sexuality, contraception, also risks also responsibilities of possible pregnancy. Sexual education also family life in schools can or else prevent unwanted pregnancies. Finally, support of family also love will greatly help pregnant teens.
About the author:
Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For up to date links also information about pregnancy, please go to: http://pregnancy.besthealthlink.net/or for updated links also information on all health related topics, go to: http://www.besthealthlink.net/
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