Teenage pregnancy is a pregnancy occurring in young girls generally between Age of 13-19. Majority of these pregnancies are unplanned, which can increase the risk for problems. The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care.
Teen pregnancy causes dramatic changes to a teen girl's lifestyle, body and emotions. Generally it includes most long-lasting effects of teen pregnancy involve the emotional stress giving birth to baby or future planning. The potentially lengthy hospital stay and increased risk of health problems for these babies leads to more stress on the teen mother.
Teenage pregnancy gets very little prenatal care which is due to fear of telling others about the pregnancy. Lack of dietary counseling (usually include information about healthier eating and drinking habits) is another reason because the body of a teen is still growing and she will need more nutritional support to meet both her needs and similarly baby needs.
Teenage Pregnancy
Certain teen mothers are found of drugs, alcohol and smoking cigarette. These substances are not safe for use in pregnancy. In fact, their use can complicate pregnancy even further increasing the likelihood of premature birth and other complications.
Teen mothers can have and are capable of healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. It is only possible with proper nutrition, prenatal care and early diagnosis. Many of the teen mothers who take active roles in their care and follow proper preventative measures do go on to have healthy babies, despite the other challenges they will face in their lives. |
