What would you be facing? Teen Pregnancy

Essential Question: How are responsible decisions made about sexual activity? Objective 1.02: Understand teen pregnancy and responsible decisions about abstinence versus sexual activity. Objective 1.02: Understand teen pregnancy and responsible decisions about abstinence versus sexual activity.

Facts About Teen Pregnancy 95 out of every 1,000 births in NC is delivered from a teen mother. The national average is 84. There are only 7 states with higher averages than NC. 95 out of every 1,000 births in NC is delivered from a teen mother. The national average is 84. There are only 7 states with higher averages than NC. 19,000 girls between the age of become pregnant every year in NC. 19,000 girls between the age of become pregnant every year in NC. In Vance county in 2008, 3 out of 346 girls aged gave birth. 182 out of 19,346 girls aged gave birth. That is 107 of 1000 births is delivered from a teen mother in Vance county. In NC the average is 58 out of 1000 births is from a teen mother. In 2008 Vance county ranked 3 rd in the number of births from teen mothers. In Vance county in 2008, 3 out of 346 girls aged gave birth. 182 out of 19,346 girls aged gave birth. That is 107 of 1000 births is delivered from a teen mother in Vance county. In NC the average is 58 out of 1000 births is from a teen mother. In 2008 Vance county ranked 3 rd in the number of births from teen mothers.

I can't get pregnant if I’m having my period. I can't get pregnant if I’m having my period. I can't get pregnant if I've never had a period. I can't get pregnant if I've never had a period. I can't get pregnant if he doesn't put his penis inside of me. I can't get pregnant if he doesn't put his penis inside of me. If I washout my vagina after sex, I won't get pregnant. If I washout my vagina after sex, I won't get pregnant. I can't get pregnant the first time I have sex. I can't get pregnant the first time I have sex.

Wearing two condoms at once gives you double the protection. Wearing two condoms at once gives you double the protection. Guys can use plastic wrap if they don't have a condom. Guys can use plastic wrap if they don't have a condom. I can’t get pregnant if I’ve only engaged in heavy petting, not intercourse. I can’t get pregnant if I’ve only engaged in heavy petting, not intercourse. If he withdraws before he ejaculates, I can’t get pregnant. If he withdraws before he ejaculates, I can’t get pregnant. Sperm only live a few hours. Sperm only live a few hours.

Poor eating habits Mother Deprived of adequate nutrition Deprived of adequate nutrition May lead to pregnancy- induced hypertension May lead to pregnancy- induced hypertension Baby Deprived of adequate nutrition Deprived of adequate nutrition

High blood pressure (pregnancy-induced hypertension- PIH) Mother Effects Effects –Kidney –Heart –Blood circulation May lead to May lead to –convulsions –death Baby Greater risk of: Greater risk of: – Premature delivery –Stillbirth –Miscarriage

Skeletal structure not fully developed Mother More likely to have problems with spine and pelvic bones More likely to have problems with spine and pelvic bones Baby Danger to baby during delivery Danger to baby during delivery

Failure to go to the doctor (less than 2/3 of pregnant teens receive early prenatal care) Mother Greater health risks Greater health risks Baby

Exposure to harmful substances (smoking, drinking, and drugs) Mother Can lead to increased Can lead to increased –heart rate –blood pressure –rapid breathing reduces blood flow reduces blood flow Baby Can lead to Can lead to –miscarriage/stillbirth –low birth weight –growth defects –intestinal abnormalities –hyperactivity –uncontrollable trembling –learning problems –addiction

Sexually transmitted disease Mother May contribute to May contribute to –Arthritis –Heart disease –Infertility –Eye infections Baby May contribute to May contribute to –miscarriage/stillbirth –severe eye infections Baby may be born with the disease Baby may be born with the disease

Birth defects Mother Social and emotional struggles Social and emotional struggles Financial difficulties Financial difficulties Baby Struggles to survive Struggles to survive Faces challenges in life Faces challenges in life

Rubella Mother Low-grade fever Low-grade fever Rash Rash Swollen lymph glands in the neck Swollen lymph glands in the neck Baby Can lead to Can lead to –miscarriage/stillbirth –congenital defects –vision, hearing, or heart problems

Low birth weight Mother None None Baby 20 times more likely to die in first year 20 times more likely to die in first year bleeding in brain bleeding in brain intestinal problems intestinal problems underdeveloped lungs underdeveloped lungs

Infant mortality rate (rate of infant deaths for every 1000 live births) Mother Can lead to emotional problems Can lead to emotional problems Baby Infant mortality rate Infant mortality rate –all mothers is 7:1000 –teen mothers 13:1000

Getting pregnant again too soon Mother Affects healthy development Affects healthy development Stresses body more than first pregnancy Stresses body more than first pregnancy Baby Affects healthy development Affects healthy development

Social and emotional changes Mother Difficult choices about giving birth Difficult choices about giving birth Teen marriages are more likely to end in divorce Teen marriages are more likely to end in divorce Feeling of isolation from friends Feeling of isolation from friends Insecure about parenting Insecure about parenting Impatient and irritable Impatient and irritable Baby Often abused or neglected Often abused or neglected

Education and career Mother 70% never graduate from high school 70% never graduate from high school Low- paying jobs Low- paying jobs Baby Grow up in poverty Grow up in poverty

Teen Pregnancy Cycle Addition of a new baby Addition of a new baby Expenses grow due to baby and family needs Expenses grow due to baby and family needs Long work hours to meet demanding expenses Long work hours to meet demanding expenses Study time and social time are limited by long work hours Study time and social time are limited by long work hours Poor grades and low self-esteem Poor grades and low self-esteem Drop out of school Drop out of school No diploma limits teens to lower-paying jobs No diploma limits teens to lower-paying jobs Lower paying jobs with less money to meet expenses Lower paying jobs with less money to meet expenses

Mary, a senior at Genesis High School, has just learned she is pregnant. She and the baby will be affected physically, socially, emotionally, financially and with education and employment goals. What challenges do you think Mary and the baby will face? What challenges do you think Mary and the baby will face?