Impact of Pregnancy Pact on High School Students
The Pregnancy Pact is the name of a T.V. movie based on the true story of a group of teenagers from Gloucester, Massachusetts who made a pact to become pregnant together. Making a pregnancy pact is a trend that has spread across the United States and contributes to the growing number of teen pregnancies.
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Is There an Age Limit for Buying a Home Pregnancy Test?
There is a push to prevent teen pregnancy and that push has resulted in a drop in teen pregnancy rates, but that doesn’t mean teens are not having sex and that they no longer need home pregnancy tests.
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The Problem of Abstinence
One of the most pressing issues facing youth today is the constant debate regarding sex education.
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Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant
Jamie Lynn Spears ' Pregnant at 16Mothers and fathers all over the world talk about sex with their children in hopes of teaching them to make the right decisions.
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Teen Pregnancy Numbers High Despite Money for Education
Across England, teen pregnancy cases continue to rise despite money being allotted for teen pregnancy education. Research notes that the rate of teen pregnancies were 40.9 per 1,000 teens in 2006. The word "teens" is used for girls between the ages of 15 and 17.
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Teenage Pregnancy Options for Young Mothers
When a young woman finds they are facing teenage pregnancy there are several decisions about the future they can choose from.
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How Gastric Bypass in Teen Girls Affects Future Pregnancies
With the perfection of the gastric bypass treatment for obesity, teen girls are choosing the procedure over traditional weight loss efforts more often in the United States.
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Early Sexual Activity and Early Substance Use
Experts know, based on previous research and data collection, that
conduct problems are predictive of an earlier sexually active start,
higher risk of pregnancy and higher risk of contracting an STD,
including HIV.
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Less Money Means Fewer Births
When there is less money in the economy it seems there are also fewer
births. According to new research published by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, birth rates are lower for 2010 than 2009 and the
economy may be to blame.
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Teen Pregnancy Testing and Radiation
Emergency departments may be placing undue risk on teens who are pregnant, according to a report delivered at the American Academy of Pediatrics conference.
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CDC Reports Record Low Teen Birth Rate for 2010
A new report published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports
teen births and C-sections are on the decline. The report is just a
small part of statistics collected each year by the CDC.
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Twenty Percent of Teen Mothers Already Have Children
When teen pregnancy rates are published it is commonly assumed the
teens are getting pregnant for the first time, but that is not the case
according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
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US Pregnancy Rate Down for Young Women, Up for Those 30+
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has recently released information on the rate of pregnancy for women in the United States. The data indicates a drop in pregnancy rates that was lower only once in the past 30 years, in 1997.
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Spring Break May Lead to More Teen Pregnancies
Have you ever wondered what month accounts for the highest number of
pregnancies? The answer is different for adults and teens. According to
current research, teens are more apt to conceive in the month of March;
the same month as spring break trips and activities.
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Parental Age and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) may be associated with parental age during pregnancy. A Finnish study reports associations between various ASDs and parental age starting in the teenage years.
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Teen Pregnancy Risks Associated with Literacy
Schools across the United States have embarked on literacy campaigns to increase reading levels for elementary, middle and high-school students.
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Sex Initiation and Teen Pregnancy Risk
Very little is known about the connection between initiation of
sexual behavior in the teen population and resulting teen pregnancy
rates.
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Avoiding Adolescent Pregnancy in African-American Youth
Parenting style may play an important part in preventing early
pregnancy and reducing risky sexual behavior in African-American youth,
according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
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Teen Obesity May Increase Risk of Early Pregnancy
High school is a time for social and physical development, but it
can also be a time when teens take risks that could have long-term
ramifications. According to researchers from Penn State, obesity rates
may have a direct impact on early pregnancy rates.
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Is Giving My Child the Pill Telling Her She Can Have Sex?
As with so many medical issues, sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. This can be especially distressing when deciding whether the birth control pill may be a good option for your teen daughter. There are many common myths involving teens and the pill.
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Birth Control Implants for Preventing Pregnancy in Teens
Teen pregnancy rates are on the decline, but that doesn't mean teens are not getting pregnant. According to some reports, the repeat pregnancy rate for teens is somewhere near 50-percent and many repeat pregnancies are happening within one year of giving birth.
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Teenagers’ Sperm Cells Exhibit High Rate of Mutations
A recent study suggests the children of teenage fathers may exhibit higher rates of low birth weight as well as greater risk for autism, schizophrenia, and birth defects that include spina bifida.
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Study: Parents Prefer Birth Control Pills for Teen Daughters
UC San Francisco researchers recently published a report in the Journal of Adolescent Health revealing parents of teenage girls are more apt to support birth control pills than condoms.
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Teenage Pregnancies: How to Stop the Rise
According to a national survey in the United States, pregnancies occur in 750,000 teens every year.
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