Stories on Teenage Pregnancy

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The Internet is full of stories on teen pregnancy that offer a variety of perspectives on coping with this difficult dilemma. Whether you’re thinking about becoming sexually active or worried you may already be pregnant, these stories offer an honest look at the options available for teens facing an unplanned pregnancy.

Learning from the experiences of other pregnant teens can make it easier to handle an unplanned pregnancy.

Stories on Teen Pregnancy Reveal Difficult Choices

The United States has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the world. In fact, research shows that a sexually active teenage girl who does not use regular contraception has a 90 percent chance of becoming pregnant within one year. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that you can find a number of teen pregnancy stories online. Some of these stories seem like the tales you’d expect to hear on an after school special, but others provide a heartbreaking glimpse into what it’s like to be faced with a very tough decision.

Abortion Stories

When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, almost 50 percent of all teen girls choose abortion. A medical abortion can be performed within the first seven weeks of pregnancy, while a surgical abortion remains an option until 20 weeks. Abortion laws do vary by state, however, so some teens may need parental consent for the procedure.

For stories on teen pregnancy from girls who choose to have an abortion, visit the following websites:

Adoption Stories

For teens who are morally opposed to abortion yet not ready for the responsibility of raising a child, adoption may be the best option for an unplanned pregnancy. Adoption allows the pregnant teen to make sure her baby has a safe and loving home without giving up her own future goals. Both open and closed adoptions are available, so teen moms can choose whether or not they want their child to be able to contact them in the future.

Teen moms who decided to place their babies up for adoption share their stories on the following websites:

Teen Parenting Stories

Raising a child when you’re still struggling through adolescence is no picnic, but many teens do decide to tackle the challenges of parenthood. While their friends are dating and partying, teen moms are balancing school, work, and childcare. Some are fortunate enough to have the support of their families, but nearly 80 percent must rely on government assistance to help make ends meet.

For stories on teen pregnancy from teens who choose to raise their babies, visit the following websites:

Additional Teen Pregnancy Resources

When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, having access to accurate information is critical. To make an informed decision, you need to be aware of all your options. For additional information about teen pregnancy, pick up one of the following books:

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Comments

Lauren,

I agree with Holly. Having a baby is really hard at any age -- much harder than you'd expect. It's hard on your finances, hard on your relationship with your partner, and really stressful in general. I was unexpectedly pregnant at 24 and I can only imagine how much tougher things would have been as a teen mom. Finish school, see how things work out with your boyfriend, and give yourself some time to explore all the things that make you happy. You have plenty of time to have a baby when you're truly ready.


-- Contributed by: Danahinders

Hi Lauren,

the fact that you have so many concerns and fears about becoming a mom tells me that you are not ready. I don't believe any 14 year old can be ready to be a mom, but you seem to be asking good questions and are doing a good job of figuring out how you feel about this. Please, finish school and see how things turn out with your boyfriend. If you have any doubts that he may abandon you, go with your gut and don't have a baby with him. Feel free to post again with any questions or other concerns.

-- Contributed by: HollySwanson

im 14 years old and im boyfriend is 16, we both want a child so badly but im scared of what will happend. im terrified of my parents and friends sayings on it and im like failing schoool right now and i dont know how this will effect it. i also tremediously scared of if me or the baby could die. also my boyfriend smokes consetenly like 2 cigarettes a day about. so im not sure if the baby will come out with birth deffects. im really scared of being abbandoned after i have the child by my boyfriend my friends and family. i read stories about girls my age having babys and the bad ones i think that will happen to me so i start crying im really scared can someone plz help me with this i need it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-- Contributed by: Lauren
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