What are the risks of teen pregnecy?

Answer 1

Teenage girls who are pregnant are at risk of not getting adequate prenatal care. Prenatal care is critical, especially in the first months of pregnancy. Prenatal care screens for medical problems in both mother and baby and deals quickly with any complications that arise.

- Higher risk of getting high blood pressure and also higher risk of preeclampsia.

- Higher risk of premature birth.

- Low birth weight since premature babies usually weight less then they should.This can lead to breaking problems.

- Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Teens having sex during pregnancy often think they can skip the condom but that increases the risk for STI's.

- Postpartum Depressions

Girls who feel down and sad, either while pregnant or after the birth, should talk openly with their doctors or someone else they trust. Depression can interfere with taking good care of a newborn, and with healthy teenage development, but it can be treated.

For teens who think they can't tell their parents they're pregnant, feeling scared, isolated, and alone can be a real problem. Without the support of family or other adults, pregnant teens are less likely to eat well, exercise, or get plenty of rest. And they are less likely to get to their regular prenatal visits.