If you’re young with a bright future ahead, pregnancy is definitely a hindrance to your future. It is a difficult experience any young woman cannot go through. Stress of being pregnant and revealing your pregnancy to parents can be nerve-racking. Despite this pregnancy during teen hood can never be easy.

Teen pregnancy may cause many health risks. Especially a teen mother may have to experience health, social and emotional problems. Premature labor and socioeconomic consequences are also the possible complications that arise because of pregnancy. Both the baby and mother will be at risk in major areas of life like school failure and physical or mental illness.

Pregnant teenagers generally may not take proper medical care and it may lead to many medical complications. They need understanding, medical care and education – particularly regarding nutrition and complications of pregnancy.

Pregnancy in teenagers brings various sorts of emotional problems. Some do not want their babies while others want it. Some feel guilty and anxious while others want to have a baby to love. But those who want a baby may not be aware of the special care it needs. Depression is also a common problem during pregnancy. A pregnant teenager may even need the help of a psychiatrist to give proper advice for different emotional complications.

Generally teen pregnant may give birth to underweight babies. Poor eating habits and smoking and drinking tendencies of the teen mother may worsen the situation. Lastly, a teen mother will be less likely to seek prenatal care.

Through open communication unwanted pregnancy can be prevented. Teen mothers should be provided guidance regarding contraception, sexuality, and risks and responsibilities of teenage pregnancy. Sexual education and family life in schools are also helpful to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Finally, support of family and love are very important for pregnant teens.