11 Teen Pregnancy Facts to Know
7. The chances of abandoning the baby are pretty high in case of teen mothers.
8. Without proper support and guidance, they can end up being severely depressed.
9. Often teenagers are careless about the use of alcohol and drugs, even when they are pregnant. This is quite detrimental to the health of the unborn baby and may lead to some permanent irreversible damages.
10. Study shows that children born to teen mothers have troubles when they grow up. Female children have a high probability of landing themselves in the same situation of teen pregnancy when they grow up. Male children show criminal tendencies and have a high probability of landing in prison.
11. Teen pregnancy is difficult but with proper medical care and attention, it is very much possible to have a healthy baby. But for this, teen mothers should seek immediate medical attention as well as emotional/psychological counseling. Having a supportive family helps immensely.
When it comes to developed countries, U.S. leads in this disturbing trend of teen pregnancies. Not only is it a social problem, but it is also a big financial problem. One study puts the costs incurred to the country on account of teen pregnancies close to 9 billion dollars per year. It’s high time that something concrete should be done to prevent teen pregnancies.
