Being Pregnant Affect a Teenage Mother

Janelle T King, 2016, A young woman experiences many psychological, social, and physical changes
during the adolescence period. These changes can be even more challenging when you are young and
pregnant.

reference:

https://pregnancy.lovetoknow.com/wiki/How_Does_Being_Pregnant_Affect_a_Teenage_Mother

Effect of Teenage Parenthood on Mental Health Trajectories: Does Sex Matter?

Katie Brooks Biello, (2011)Although many consequences of teenage parenthood have been well studied,
little prospective research has examined its effect on mental health.

reference:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2917053/

How Does Teenage Pregnancy Affect the Physical Development of the Baby?

BY ROSE WELTON OCT. 25, 2013

A teenage pregnancy carries physical consequences for the mother, and it can also affect the physical
development of the unborn baby and his future development.

reference:

https://www.livestrong.com/article/165291-how-does-teenage-pregnancy-affect-the-physical-
development-of-the-baby/
Teen pregnancy causes short-, long-term health effects

Courtney Seacat, 2014

Most of these teens are afraid and worried because they don’t have the necessary resources to take care
of an infant. Their bodies are put through a rollercoaster of physical changes, and they often have
trouble adapting during and after pregnancy.

reference:

http://www.edmondsun.com/opinion/teen-pregnancy-causes-short--long-term-health-
effects/article_e70494f7-6380-56a9-9119-cb0e0350a7ce.html

Teen Pregnancy & Health Risks to the Baby

Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D., 06 Oct 2015

Teenage mothers have a higher rate of poor eating habits than older women and are less likely to take
recommended daily prenatal multivitamins to maintain adequate nutrition during pregnancy. Teens also
are more likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, or take drugs during pregnancy, which can cause
health problems for the baby.

reference:

http://www.healthcommunities.com/teen-pregnancy/children/risks-to-baby-in-teen-pregnancy.shtml

Teen Pregnancy: Understanding the Social Impact

Lower educational levels, increased dropout rate, and less likely to be married are the main problems a
teenage mother faces. ... They are more likely to be teen parents as their peers and more likely to be
unemployed and poor. They have increased risk of social and behavioral problems.

Aug 6, 2009

reference:

http://www.womenshealthsection.com/content/obs/obs002.php3

The Social Impact of Being a Teen Mom

2009, ROSE WELTON

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry emphasizes that feelings of anger, denial, and
guilt are common for teen moms. These emotions and the demands of a new baby can be extremely
challenging to overcome.

reference:

https://www.livestrong.com/article/559877-the-social-impact-of-being-a-teen-mom/