It is wrongly assumed that the adolescent father is unconcerned about the pregnant girl, her safety or the well-being of the child. If he accepted the pregnancy and wants to be involved, it is important to include him in planning alternative solutions regarding the child’s future.
Babies must make eye contact, root and drool, put the hands in the mouth and ask for food before you offer the breast or bottle.
Few teenagers are delighted to become pregnant without having planned to do so, and most feel nothing but shock, worry, and in some cases, despair.
The “morning after” or “post-coital” pill are recommended for backup or emergency use and should not be used in place of ordinary contraceptives. It does NOT cause an abortion …
Teenagers do not know how the contraception works, when they are fertile and the impact of incorrectly or inconsistently using the pill or how to use the condom correctly.
Consistent and correct usage is a dilemma, resulting in unprotected sex and unplanned pregnancy. Many teenage girls initiate contraception only as part of post-natal care after an unplanned pregnancy.
Many parents are worried that too much information will encourage teenagers to experiment with sex. Because of thier own discomfort about the topic, they are unable to provide accurate sexual education.
Teenage pregnancies are associated with increased rates of alcohol abuse and substance abuse, lower educational level and reduced earning potential in teen fathers.
In striving for excellence in care and practice that advance the health and well-being of patients & families, both the professions of Nursing and Midwifery have a rich history of research to generate evidence.
