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Q: causes of the desire for a baby during teen years
asked by: DoctorQuestion on August 15th, 2009
Hi,
I am Morgan and i am 13, but 14 in November. I wanted to ask something because i dont feel like i can talk to anyone else about it, I am very young but i really badly want a baby. I have recently been watching Underage and Pregent but that hasnt put me off wanting a baby. I just wanted your advice what do u think i should do?

Thank You


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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD
replied on August 21st, 2009
Teen Pregnancy Answer A7095


It is quite normal for you sometimes to want to have a baby. The hormonal changes through which your body goes in puberty might increase the wish for motherhood. In different girls the hormonal changes are manifested with increased sexual desire. You might want to check if this wish become stronger in a particular part of your menstrual cycle. If they do, then it is most likely that they are hormone related and that they would regulate by themselves once your body is mature enough.


You have to understand that while your body is capable of pregnancy and delivery, you have to be also psychologically and socially mature for raising a child. A child is a gift, but it also comes with responsibilities and obligations. And once the obligations start bothering you, you cannot give the child back.


If the wish for a baby is unbearable you might want to visit a gynecologist to check if there is a hormonal imbalance. If none is detected, you might want to talk to a psychologist to try to learn techniques which might help you control this wish.




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