Ano nga ba ang Teenager Pregnancy??
Teenage pregnancy is defined as a teenaged or underaged girl (usually within the ages of 13–19) becoming pregnant. The term in everyday speech usually refers to women who have not reached legal adulthood, which varies across the world, who become pregnant.
"HUMAYO KAYO AT MAGPAKARAMI!!"
GOD says to NOAH after the great flood.What does HE really means to that word?Does He mean to multiply in flesh or spread people's faith.
That quote from the bible has been the excuse of Catholicism for not using contraception and banning abortion.
Even sexual education.
We have to be realistic in life,staying virgin until you got married is very impossible to happen these days.
Teenagers in 21st century are very impulsive and very eager to try new things and stuff.
We are civilized people yet we pretend to be ignorant when it comes to SEX.Ignorant that our teenage children may have the possibilities to be engaged in sexual activity by the time they reached the age of 16,or even younger.
We FILIPINOS lacks of knowledge when it comes to contraception and often dismissed our children when they asked question about it.
We are very confident that our teenage children will never be engaged in sexual activity because they are too young and we teach them values about GOD.
WRONG...
Teenagers are easy to encourage as they lack of experience and very eager to do things that may seem new to them.
My point is,why catholics banned sexual education when the vision of this education is how to prevent unwanted pregnancy by the means of contraception.Sex education does'nt encourage teenagers to get pregnant and have an abortion afterwards,right??
And in my opinion,it's up to teenager's choice whether to have an abortion or not.Why does she have to continue on pregnancy if she is unable to provide her baby's basic needs because she's still studying.
Causes and Effects of Teen Pregnancy
You may be wondering about the causes and effects of teenage pregnancy. A teenage girl may become pregnant as a result of many different situations. Some teenage girls become pregnant while involved in long-term dating relationships. Other girls become pregnant after hooking up. And, some girls may become pregnant as a result of a rape situation.
All teenage pregnancies are the result of sexual activity, whether voluntary or involuntary. No matter what measures are taken for birth control, the only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy is abstinence from all sexual activity. If you have questions about this please call 1-800-395-HELP or e-mail us. Only abstinence is guaranteed not to cause teen pregnancy.
Common methods of birth control include:
* the birth control pill or patch
* condoms
* intrauterine devices (IUD)
* the Depo-Provera injection
* diaphragms
* spermicides
* cervical caps
Each of these birth control methods can fail even when used correctly. However, studies show that teens are more likely to use birth control methods improperly, leading to a higher likelihood that they may fail and cause a teen pregnancy to occur.
Effects of Pregnancy on Teens
Facing an unplanned teen pregnancy can be hard. The effects of teenage pregnancy are not limited to having to decide whether or not to keep the baby, how to cope with motherhood or whether to make an adoption plan. One of the most immediate effects of teen pregnancy is how the growing baby changes a teenager's body as well as their lifestyle.
Because a teen's body immediately begins the process of carrying a child and preparing for childbirth, a teenager needs to consider the effect that her physical activities may have on her developing baby. A variety of activities common to teens may have a negative effect on a developing baby:
* Drinking alcoholic beverages
* Smoking cigarettes or marijuana
* Lack of sleep
* Unhealthy eating patterns
Other physical changes that take place as her uterus expands may impact things as simple as clothing choices or her ability to safely participate in sports. This means that an average teenage girl will need to speak with her doctor about what activities need to be limited during her pregnancy as well as what changes she might need to make to her diet.
Emotional Effects of Teen Pregnancy
Dealing with an unplanned pregnancy can be scary and confusing. Some of the emotions that you may encounter when facing an unplanned pregnancy are:
* Initial excitement
* Confusion
* Fear
* Resentment
* Frustration
It's a natural response for you to think about and want to protect the baby that is growing inside you. It is also natural for you to be scared and confused about how to deal with this unplanned pregnancy.
