Pregnancy And Baby Care Teen Pregnancy Preventing Teen Pregnancy

...late. Peer pressure is another known contributor to early pregnancies.

Sexual abuse and other sexual crimes, such as rape and molestation, also add to the increasing percentage of teenage pregnancies. Most often, teenagers end up aborting the child, thus ending a life. Some teenagers do carry on with the pregnancy and either assume the role of parents at a very tender age or give up the baby for adoption. Whatever the decision, it definitely has long-term effects on the expectant mother as well as the father, if he is still involved.

How to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

In order to prevent teen pregnancy, children should be educated on the health risks and responsibilities which pertain to risky sexual behavior. They should also be educated about the use of condoms and other preventive measures that can help to avoid unwanted pregnancies. Although the use of a condom is advisable when having sex, they give an assurance of only ninety seven percent with a three percent chance that the condom will be defective and can lead to a pregnancy. Furthermore, with the information available to people all over the world, there should be no difficulty in educating teenagers on how to prevent teen pregnancy.

Most teenage pregnancies are experienced outside a solid marital relationship and are usually outcast by society and social circles. During such a period, there is a lot of emotional turmoil experienced by both, the teenager as well as her parents. Support groups offer great help and counseling to teenagers who are expecting a child. It is also important for the partner of a teenager who is expecting to be around for moral support during this time. The wellbeing of the child is of utmost concern and teenagers who are pregnant must get enough rest and nutritious food for the development of the child. Parental support and support from friends and family play an extremely important role as well, and should be extended to the teenager who is expecting a child.