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Teenage Pregnancy

Teenage Pregnancy

Summary

Most teenage girls don’t plan to get pregnant, but many do. Teen pregnancies carry extra health risks to both the mother and the baby. Often, teens don’t get prenatal care soon enough, which can lead to problems later on. They have a higher risk for pregnancy-related high blood pressure and its complications. Risks for the baby include premature birth and a low birth weight.

If you’re a pregnant teen, you can help yourself and your baby by:

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

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