Teenage Pregnancy - What You Need To Know

Most teenage girls don't plan to get pregnant, but many do. Teen pregnancies carry extra health risks to both the mother and the baby. Often, teens don't get prenatal care soon enough, which can lead to problems later on. They have a higher risk for pregnancy-related high blood pressure and its complications. Risks for the baby include premature birth and a low birth weight.

If you're a pregnant teen, you can help yourself and your baby by:
• Getting regular prenatal care
• Taking your prenatal vitamins for your health and to prevent some birth defects
• Avoiding smoking, alcohol, and drugs
• Using a condom, if you are having sex, to prevent sexually transmitted diseases that could hurt your baby

[mysteriousbacon]

You shouldn’t support teen pregnancy, but you should support a pregnant teen.

[ap]

I have a 16 year old friend who is pregnant. Finding out you’re pregnant is scary, but making the decision on keeping the baby is even scarier. Be upset and angry in your own private time but not around the pregnant girl. Trust me she’s already thinking everything you’re thinking. Being supportive is truly the only beneficial thing for her. She needs you. Trust me she really really needs you. She can only do so much on her own. Be there for her.

[veronicabanasiewicz]

Personally, I believe teenage pregnancy shouldn't be normalized but we shouldn't dehumanise and mistreat teens who get pregnant but instead offer them emotional support and help.

[CorvusCorax.]

Luckily, teen pregnancy drops sharply after the age of 20 🤣🤣🤣

[gangster_mamii]

I'm 17 & I'm 38 weeks pregnant can't Wait to meet my little angel🤞🏻❤

[oliviaperez]

next time someone tells you you’re going to hell for having a baby young, tell them Mary was 13-15 years old when she had Jesus so 🤷🏻‍♀️

[itzalaa]

I feel like as a teenager I should know things like this because no one had talked to me about pregnancy so I feel the need to be curious and ask my self to know what to do not saying I want to he pregnant but I think it's important for me to know at the age I am

[erruiz]

As a teenage myself, I think teenage pregnancy from the topic itself I have learned a lot. Such as it can affect them in different ways such as dating, school, friendships and money and eventually it'll change their whole life. When a teen gets pregnant there are people out there in the world that will judge them. Guys are one of the main people that will judge. They’ll call the girl a “whore” and the will keep their distance. Just think about it, does a guy want to be with a girl that’s pregnant? That sets a lot of goals for the guy “so he thinks”. It’s hard for girls they have to give up a lot when they have a child. Sometimes, we teenagers doesn't notice what we're doing in our daily lives. We only think of fun and all but the truth is, fun can cost big problems. We drink, we smoke, we do sex like it is not a sin and boom! You woke up, lost your virginity and the next thing you know you're not the only one in your own body. Teenage pregnancy is the common problem of people nowadays specially in the Philippines. Come to think of it, your just a teenage girl wanting all the fun in the world but that fun can trap you like a prisoner in the near future. Think before you act.

[ogshankz]

3 months man feel happy and depressed

[roseburton]

Really not sure how much truth is in this....
everyone is different, pregnancy is a big thing and risks are involved for everyone, irrespective of age. As long as you are above the age of consent (16 in U.K.) and your going to bring your baby into a loving & safe environment, then who’s to judge.

[zftlsro]

Okay, but this regulations for ALL prenancy!

[terrimitchell]

Hi. What are your sources and who are your medical experts?

[hiitsme]

Kids my age getting pregnant meanwhile i haven't even spoken

[allthingstwizted]

What you need to know.... dont let it happen. Dont have sex at that age

[hothandle]

Some of us need to calm down so we don't accidentally impregnate someone not old enough to drink.

[emmiesandefur]

Im 16 and planning on having a baby soon im so excited!!!

[am.Shub]

I may sound like a boomer, though I'm just 19 but, that people are so much under the control of hormones is embarrassing. And if its a child's fault, its more of a fault of their parents. Please monitor what your kids watch on Internet. Keep them away from sexual stuff.

And teenagers, please. Don't let hormones overpower you. Wait till you are mature and can take responsibility before having sex.
Dont fall under peer pressure of getting laid to look cool, because its not. And kids are very expensive. Dont let a rush of hormone end your career.

[oyinireland]

I'm 14 and I can't believe the amount of girls my age and younger that are pregnant why you having sex at your small age them legs should be closed babies having babies silly behaviour 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[pheonix]

my friend is 13 and she's 4 months pregnant, I'm worried for her

[skullcandy]

Why I'm against
Underaged pregnancy affects women's health and baby's
Affects empowerment of women
Psychological effect on men who do not want be parents

Don't get me wrong
No one should stigmatise the child or mother
I'm against conventions that crmininalise sex before marriage or that controls women's body's
I am for 2 nd chances
I'm support coeducation and am against gender segregation

What could be done
Sex education
Community work for teens so that they can broaden their mindset and remove the toxic getting laid teenage culture
Promote extracurriculars
Gender curriculum where a girls dress and a guys appearance does not mean they should get laid
Look our for troubled teens
Schools to stay in touch with adoption centres
And monitor content that romanticises teen pregnancy ( example of Jubilee, truly on YouTube)
Change the mindset...just because you're a teenage guy who wants to be a father that doesn't mean you're a good man or even a good parent and do not ignore those teens below 18 who say I plan to have a baby below 17...they don't need spanking but counselling and help..it's not a choice