http://pregnancyconcerns.info All About Teenage Pregnancy Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:47:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Teenagers have healthy bodies, energetic lifestyles, and high fertility rates.  However, they are not physically and emotionally ready to be pregnant yet.  And if you are wondering what is teenage pregnancy, it simply means that a 13-19 year old girl is pregnant, and her pregnancy is generally unplanned or based ... http://pregnancyconcerns.info/what-is-teenage-pregnancy/what-is-teenage-pregnancy/ “My boyfriend wants us to have sex,” this is the reason that teenagers say when asked why they had an intercourse.  While for the others teens, the reasons why they are abstaining from sex is because it’s against their moral or religious values, they have not met the appropriate partner ... http://pregnancyconcerns.info/teenage-pregnancy-prevention/learn-some-tips-for-teenage-pregnancy-prevention/ In today’s modern society, teenage pregnancy is not new.  And in most cases, this situation is hushed or covered up to protect family prestige. The effects of pregnancy to teenage woman are characterized by a roller coaster of emotions.  It would usually evoke repulsion, anger, and derision in the family.  And ... http://pregnancyconcerns.info/effects-of-pregnancy-to-teenage-woman/negative-effects-of-pregnancy-to-teenage-woman/ There was a 2008 study which establishes a confirmed connection between young people watching sex on TV and teen pregnancy.  The conclusion reveals that the more hours these teenagers spend watching those sexy TV shows, the greater is the probability or chance that they will either be pregnant (for girls) ... http://pregnancyconcerns.info/journals-on-teenage-pregnancy/what-do-medical-and-scientific-journals-on-teenage-pregnancy-have-to-say/ Teenage pregnancy rates have been declining since 1991.  However, from 2005-2006 there were 138,920 teenage girls between 15-17 years old who were pregnant.  This figure rose from 133,138 and was published by Federal Interagency Forum (Child and Family Statistics). A Grave Concern This 4% increase in teenage pregnancy rates has caused grave ... http://pregnancyconcerns.info/teenage-pregnancy-rates/teenage-pregnancy-rates-are-rising-again/ For most women, going through teenage pregnancy abortion could be a life-changing decision.  If you are considering this option, it’s important for you to know the facts first before you go through with this irreversible procedure. Oral Procedures Within 4-7 weeks after your last menstrual period (LMP), you can abort the embryo ... http://pregnancyconcerns.info/teenage-pregnancy-abortion/know-the-facts-before-you-choose-teenage-pregnancy-abortion/ Cases of teenage pregnancies are increasing very fast.  And the issue whether to include a comprehensive sex education in school has always been an argument among educators and parents for a long time now.  They are uncertain whether to teach birth control instructions to teenagers or just coach them how ... http://pregnancyconcerns.info/reduce-teenage-pregnancy/teaching-comprehensive-sex-education-may-reduce-teenage-pregnancies/ You would be shocked to hear stories on teenage pregnancy.  Usually, these kids did not plan or expect to be pregnant.  And even if you consider your teenage daughter to be a good girl (doesn’t drink alcohol, do drugs, or smoke), you might be surprised to find out one day ... http://pregnancyconcerns.info/stories-on-teenage-pregnancy/learn-from-the-stories-on-teenage-pregnancy/ Teenage pregnancy may have a lot of causes.  As a teenage girl, you may become pregnant due to either of the following: one night stands, long-term relationships, or even rape situations. Whatever the cause is, only one thing is clear – teenage pregnancy is a result of voluntary or involuntary sexual ... http://pregnancyconcerns.info/effects-of-teenage-pregnancy/there-are-multiple-effects-of-teenage-pregnancy/ In the United States, there are 4 out of 10 girls who will be pregnant before they reach the age of 20.  In fact, it is estimated that there are around one million pregnancies all over the country, and 560,000 will choose to give birth to their child. The risks of ... http://pregnancyconcerns.info/teenage-pregnancy-problems/the-teenage-pregnancy-problems-are-alarming/