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TEENAGE PREGNANCY
Teenagers are capable of having babies. There is no biological law that says you need to be a certain age, or belong to a certain group, or be married in order to produce offspring. You need a functioning reproductive system, and most of us have that within a couple of years of our first period.
Some teenage women become pregnant and have no particular problems. A young woman may have the benefit of a supportive partner or family, who can help her through the pregnancy and beyond.
However, many teenagers who are pregnant have special needs. There may be difficulties at home. A young woman may not have the support of her family or her partner. She may have financial troubles, particularly if she is still at school when she becomes pregnant. She may not want anyone to know about the pregnancy, which could prevent her from seeking medical help early. She may be concerned about her ability to care for a baby.
Fortunately there are people who can help. Some women’s hospitals have recognized the special needs of these young women, and have started young mothers’ clinics. Most other hospitals and councils have social workers, who are able to assist young women with the economic and social problems they might face. Medical and nursing staff would encourage young pregnant women to attend antenatal care early and regularly, to ensure that they and their pregnancies are progressing well. There are also support groups in some communities specifically for young mothers.
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