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Q: Is It True?
asked by: payton_jewles on December 5th, 2004
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Is it true that when a baby is born to a teenage mom it has more problems, then say a baby born to 20 or so year old?
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2ferano
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Not necessarily, but is it more likely to have problems? Yes it is. Think about it. You aren't even fully developed yet and your body is trying to develop another human. You pregnancy can have a lot more complications, your body can suffer a lot of consequences and so could your baby.
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kristynchase
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Alot of girls have children at a young age and they do have more complications then say if you were 23.. Just like she said your body isnt developed yet..
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manytravels
replied on December 5th, 2004
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My daughter had iugr I was 15 when I got preg with her. My obgyn said age could of been a factor in it
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babyrae
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Age could be a factor in the development and delivery process because teenagers dont eat as healthily as someone who is 20 and their bodies havent finished developing. But there are more complications in women over 35. But it is said that (now let me see if I can get this right, I cant remember it word for word lol!) that teenagers have a higher percent of having an easier labour (now I cant for the life of me remember the reason!) i'll try to find it somewheres on the internet... Lol!
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sarahsweet
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Why dont you reconsider and not get pregnant. Thats selfish.
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payton_jewles
replied on December 5th, 2004
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I thought about wether or not I should have a baby, and I have decided to wait. I have my whole life ahead of me, it would be wrong to bring a baby into the world at my age, because I am to young. Thanks everyone!
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sarahsweet
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Good!! Im glad you decided to come here and ask for advice first. Make sure you get on birthcontrol and are protected!
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oangelc543
replied on December 5th, 2004
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A read a statistic somewhere that said that something like 30% of daughters born to teenagers become teenage moms themselves.
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sarahsweet
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Yea, they think it is ok.
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payton_jewles
replied on December 5th, 2004
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I am glad I came here first. Now I know what I would be giving up, and how it would effect me, the baby, my family, and friends. I want to say thanks to everyone, but esspecially sarahsweet. You gave me a big reality check, and I am glad you did! Thanks to everyone and god bless!
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sarahsweet
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Payton-im really glad to hear that. Im really proud of your decision, and you know you can come here anytime to talk to us! Take care girl!
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bellax0x
replied on December 5th, 2004
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They say that bc teen moms dont get correct medical care
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sarahsweet
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Sad
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payton_jewles
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Why dont they get the same medical care? They are people, just alot younger. Right?!
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sarahsweet
replied on December 5th, 2004
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They dont get it for themselves is what she is saying. They get offered the same, but they dont get it for themselves.
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Kia
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Right but they are often scared to tell anyone and so don't get the medical care they could.
Like they don't get their early check ups and pre-natal vitamins.
They kinda pretend it isn't happening to them and ignore it.
If only they would speak up and get that care, but most are afraid of their parents re-action.
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sarahsweet
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Or some are neglectful
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Kia
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Usually because they are either afraid or do not know better, but not often out of malice or spite.
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sarahsweet
replied on December 5th, 2004
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Yea
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