Is teen pregnancy a social problem?

Answer 1

Its not. Im 27 years old and now have 3 daughters (Ava, Kieria and Beau). I love being a mum. I gave birth vaginaly to my first daughter Beau when i was 17. She is now 10 and healthy. My other two dauhters (Kieria ,3 and Ava, 6 months) were also born vaginaly. I think some people think as teen mums i a bad way because some people think that there babys them self and that there not old enough. I can say one thing, when i found out i was pregnant i was 16 and thrilled (my perants not to much so!) i have always up until my first daughters birth, felt older than my actual age. I gave birth 6 nonths ago now to my 3rd daughter Ava Maici Taylor she was born weighing 4 pounds exactly. she was premature because i fell over :S! i went in to labour emedietly and she was born at home. The girls were at there Nana's house and it was just me and my friend Gemma. It was amazing. First Gemma got me in our hot tub which felt brilliant and also helped alot! the bubbles actually calmed my vagina and made things very relaxing. when i had the erge to push i couldn't get out because it was happening so quickly that Ava's head was visable. I took of my thongs and started pushing. I didnt feel i needed help at all from Gemma she was ust realy there encoraging me. when the babys head was fully out i lifted my legs out of the water and rested them on the side. I was in that possision for about 20 miniutes when things started slowing down a bit. At the begining when i was in the water i actually think i was having a orgnasim it was at first pleasurable. After that long 20 miniutes i felt i needed to actually get out so i did (Although it took about 30 miniutes!) once i was out i lay on the sofa with sheets underneath my butt! I started rubbing Ava's head encoreging her to come out then i had a huge contraction. I think it seemed bigger than what it actually was because i was out of the water. Gemma put calming music on for me and slowly after an hour i gave lots of little pushes and along came Ava! Im thrilled we have 3 beautiful daughters there names are; Ava Maici Taylor, Kieria Lexii Taylor and Beau Sacha-Brooklyn Taylor.

thanks to Gemma! x

lots of love,

Ashleigh, Ty (Hubby!) , Beau, Kieria and Ava Taylor xxxx

Answer 2

Most reasons are based on society's view, some are medical, and some are due to how children and teens are being raised in this day and age.

Once upon a time, it was normal, even expected, for very young girls to become mothers and wives, but in most of today's societies this is unacceptable. As average life expectancy has come up, as has the ages in which most people in some societies to find certain things acceptable. Most young girls in this day and age are not mentally/emotionally equipped to bear the burdens of motherhood.

Medical reasons include the following:

Pregnant teens have a higher risk of getting high blood pressure -- called pregnancy-induced hypertension -- than pregnant women in their 20s or 30s. They also have a higher risk of preeclampsia. This is a dangerous medical condition that combines high blood pressure with excess protein in the urine, swelling of a mother's hands and face, and organ damage.

These medical risks affect the pregnant teen, who may need to take medications to control symptoms. But they can also disrupt the unborn baby's growth. And, they can lead to further pregnancy complications such as premature birth.

Teens are at higher risk of having low-birth-weight babies. Premature babies are more likely to weigh less than they should. In part, that's because they've had less time in the womb to grow. A low-birth-weight baby weighs only 3.3 to 5.5 pounds (1,500 to 2,500 grams). A very-low-birth-weight baby weighs less than 3.3 pounds. Babies that small may need to be put on a ventilator in a hospital's neonatal care unit for help with breathing after birth.

Teen pregnancy and parenting is not necessarily 'bad', though it is not necessarily 'good' either.

How to lower the health risks of teen pregnancy

If you are a teenager who is pregnant, here is how to ensure a healthy teen pregnancy:

• Get early prenatal care. Call your doctor for your first prenatal visit as soon as you think you might be pregnant. If you can't afford to see a doctor, ask your school nurse or counselor to help you find a low-cost clinic and other resources. For example, they can help you find state Medicaid or WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) programs.
• Stay away from alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. These harm a growing fetus even more than they harm a growing teenager. If you're not able to quit by yourself, ask for help from someone you trust.
• Take a prenatal vitamin with at least 0.4 mg of folic acid every day to help prevent birth defects. Ideally, this should start before you get pregnant.
• Ask for emotional support. Being a mother brings untold emotional and practical challenges -- especially for teens still in school. Reach out to others -- your friends, family, the baby's father -- for emotional and practical support.

For teenagers who are healthy and strong, chances are good of delivering a healthy, strong baby -- especially with early prenatal care and a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy.

Answer 3

Absolutely!!!! Kids are having sex younger and younger these days. It's combinations of peer pressure, bandwagon, curiosity, lack of education, and lack of parents and educators willing to step in and try to make a difference.

Answer 4

Teen sex/pregnancy can be bad, that's why you are not leagally allowed 2 have sex under the age of 16. of what i have heard.. it is only bad if thee teenager gets pregnant, especially a young teenager. if the girl gets pregnant and is a teenager and decides to abort the baby, she can face infertititl for the rest of her life, and if the girl gets pregnant and decides she Wants to keep the baby, there is much more chance of the pregnancy going wrong and if the girl isn't fully grown then it can ruin your insides :S

Hope i helped :D xxx

I think its that u cant hav sex with a minor if ur 18 or older!

Answer 5

It kinda is because when your pregnant and you are a teen your mom is still responsible for you. Also your babys other parent also has to contribute. So hope it works out with the teen pregnancy.

Answer 6

In and of itself, no, it is not wrong for a teen to get pregnant. In earlier time periods, girls were expected to marry as early as 10-years-old. However, teen pregnancy is often misguided, short-sighted and problematic, particularly in modern society. It is illegal in most places for an adult to get a teenager pregnant (or otherwise have sex with teenagers).