Teenage pregnancy, or what is also known as adolescent pregnancy, is an issue that should be approached and handled with a lot of care.
Teenage pregnancies pose extra risks to both mother and baby. Because a teenage body is not fully developed to carry a baby to terms, teenage pregnancies may lead to premature birth or a miscarriage.
Teenagers who are pregnant are also likely to get pregnancy related high blood pressure.
Parents of these teens should therefore approach them friendly and address their issue with a lot of care and concern.
When they are scolded and shouted at, they tend to break down easily and they will even lose their self-esteems and even start thinking that they are a burden.
They will keep to themselves and view themselves as losers in life. Because pregnancy can not be reversed, the best thing is to empathize with them, encourage them to embrace motherhood and support them to attend pre-natal cares.
Adolescents are very fragile and with upsurge of emotions. They need a lot of support to sail through.