ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY.pptx TEENAGE PREGNANCY

ADOLESCENT
PREGNANCY
MRS U SREEVIDYA
PROFESSOR

INTRODUCTION
Teenage pregnancy is one of the modern society’s rising and
alarming problem. It is a social stigma and can create a devastating
effect on the teens social life.
1. Adolescent pregnancy is pregnancy in girls age 19 or younger.
2. It is defined as a teenage girl, usually within the age group of 13-19
years becoming pregnant either intentionally or unintentionally.

Definition
1. It is defined as under age or teenage girl’s pregnancy (between 13 &
19 years become pregnant). In this case the pregnant teen mother and
her newborn is likely to suffer with health problems, social, emotional
and economic problems. - Sandeep
Kaur
2. Teenage pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs in teen girls between the
ages of 13-19 years. Teenage pregnancy is also widely known as
adolescent pregnancy. - W.H.O

Incidence Rate
Adolescent pregnancy includes 16 million girls aged 15-19
years and 2 million girls under the age of 15.
Every year, some 3.9 million girls aged 15 to 19 years undergo
unsafe abortions.

Causes Of Teenage Pregnancy
1) Early marriage
2) Early dating behavior
3) Rape on minor
4) Lack of family bonding
5) Intake of drugs
6) Financial factors
7) Lack of contraceptives
8) Traditional believes

RISK FACTORS
1. Broken families
2. Sexual abuse in childhood
3. Poor school performance
and attendance
4. Bad company
5. Older male partner
6. Single or teen parents
7. Low socio economic
background
8. Family history of teenage
pregnancies

OTHER RISK FACTORS OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY
1. Low self esteem (children who are not show love and affection from parents will
seek it out with their peer group).
2. Drugs And intake of alcohol: it usually occurs at social gathering which has a
severe impact on the functioning of brain leading to unprotected and unsafe sexual
activity.
3. Peer pressure and sexual abuse: this is the another cause of teenage pregnancy
when female are forced by an older male partner to engage in sexual activity.
4. Influence by media and effects social network. Certain programmes showing teen
pregnancy can glamorize teenage not showing the hardships associated with
pregnancy
5. Lack of sexual knowledge

EFFECTS OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY
The effects of teenage pregnancy on society are as follows;
1. Emotional crisis
2. Medical complications
3. Illiteracy
4. Social obligations
5. Lack of financial support
6. Substance abuse
7. Worries about future
8. Neglect of baby

Cont.
1.Emotional Crisis: A mother with teenage pregnancy suffers from
huge emotional instability due to lack of social support from family
which may lead to depression, suicidal ideations and attempts.
2. Medical Complications: Teenage pregnancy complicates the health
of the mothers as well as her baby. It may lead to medical complications
like high blood pressure, anaemia for mother and prematurity, low birth
weight, deafness, respiratory problems for the baby.
3. Illiteracy: Teenage pregnancy leads to drop out of schools and
colleges because of fear of bearing taunts, arrogancy, humiliation from
their peer group which in turn leads to educational dropouts.

Cont.
4. Social Obligations: A teenage mother may face a few
social problem like not getting a good job, disrespect from
family and friends, emotional trauma.
5. Lack Of Financial Support: A teen mother suffers
extreme difficulty in buying basic things for the baby due
to financial crisis.
6. Substance Abuse: To get rid of negativity and
humiliation. Teenage mother engages in substance abuse.
7. Worries About Future: A teen may fear about having
and rearing a baby.
8. Neglect Of The Baby: Once a baby is born to teenage
mother fails to pay attention to the baby due to her
internal conflicts related to teenage delivery.

Risk and consequences of teenage pregnancy

Effects On Antenatal Period
The following consequences may happen during antenatal period to the
adolescent mother;
 Abortion
 Anemia
 Hypertensive disorders of
pregnancy, preeclampsia
 Sexually transmitted disease
 HIV Infection
 Psychological changes

Effects On Intranatal Period
The adolescent mother may have the following issue during labour;
1. Prolonged labour
2. Preterm labour
3. Birth injuries

Effects On Postnatal Period
The adolescent mother may have the following issues during postnatal period:
1. Anemia
2. Nutritional deficiency
3. Hypertension
4. Preeclampsia, eclampsia
5. Hypertension
6. Puerperal sepsis,
endometritis
7. Postnatal psychosis
8. Postnatal depression
9. Anxiety, feeling of
worthlessness
10. Panic attacks
11. Fatigue

Effects on Neonatal Period
The adolescent mother may have the following issues in neonatal period;
1. Intrauterine growth restriction
2. Prematurity
3. Small for gestational age
4. Problem related to LBW such as respiratory
distress syndrome, hypoglycemia,
pneumonia.
5. Low birth weight

Signs and symptoms
It depends on how far along in the pregnancy:
 Missing a period
 Nausea and vomiting
 Breast changes (tenderness, enlargement)
 Urinating more often
 Baby movement
If you are experiencing symptoms, call your healthcare provider.
 Write down a list of questions and do not be afraid to ask!

Diagnostic findings
Pregnancy urine tests
 Detects if human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is present to indicate
pregnancy
 Home pregnancy tests are more than 97% accurate
 Always best to do with the first urination in the morning
 If unsure, retest again!
Blood tests
 Also detects if human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
 More expensive and used only for early diagnosis

 All options made available to the pregnant teen should be considered
carefully, including abortion, adoption, and raising the child with
community or family support.
 Discussion with the teen may require several visits with a health care
provider to explain all options in a non-judgmental manner and
involve the parents or the father of the baby as appropriate.
 Early and adequate prenatal care, preferably through a program that
specializes in teenage pregnancies, ensures a healthier baby.
TREATMENT

Cont.
 Pregnant teens need to be assessed for smoking, alcohol use, and
drug use, and they should be offered support to help them quit.
 Adequate nutrition can be encouraged through education and
community resources.
 Appropriate exercise and adequate sleep should also be emphasized.
 Contraceptive information and services are important after delivery
to prevent teens from becoming pregnant again.

Preventive Measures
Abstinence
Protected sex (condom use, birth control, IUD, etc.)
Talking to teens about outcomes and risk factors of pregnancy
Comprehensive sex education
A strong, emotional bond should be developed in the members and such
children are less likely to indulge in such activities. Emotional attachment of
parents with their children is a strong force helping the teens to avoid such
activities and the knowledge of contraception should be provided.

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