Controlling Teen Pregnancy Ashley Hill & Haley McClanahan

Teen Pregnancy: So What? Myths about safe sex Facts Methods of birth control Public and personal cost Health concerns Costs to the children Support systems We’re going to teach about is why teen pregnancy matters. We’re going to do this by explaining the costs (both public and to the parents), Teen pregnancy is closely linked to many other critical social issues — socioeconomic status, overall child well-being, health issues, education, child welfare, access to healthcare and other risky behavior. Consequently, teen pregnancy should be viewed not only as a reproductive health issue, but as one that works to improve all of these measures. --There are also substantial public costs associated with adolescent childbearing. --Unplanned pregnancies are less likely to receive prenatal care, leading to numerous health concerns --Children born from unplanned pregnancies are reported to have poorer physical and mental health compared to children born from an intended pregnancy

Why Tennessee? So What? (Virginia.gov) http://vaperforms.virginia.gov/indicators/healthFamily/teenPregnancy.php Teen pregnancies carry extra health risks to the mother and the baby. Often, teenagers don't receive timely prenatal care, and they have a higher risk for pregnancy-related high blood pressure and its complications. Risks for the baby include premature birth and a low birthweight. Infants born to teen mothers are at increased risk of being born prematurely and at a low birthweight. This puts newborns at greater risk for infant death, respira- tory distress syndrome, bleeding in the brain, vision loss, and serious intestinal problems.1,2• The children of teen mothers are more likely to depend peractivity. (Virginia.gov)

Know the Facts 1 in 3 before age 20 Children do worse in school #1 reason teen girls drop out 8 out of 10 fathers don’t stay Daughters 3x more likely to become teen mothers Sons 2x as likely to end up in prison TN ranks 40th Three out of ten teen girls in the US get pregnant before the age of 20. The US has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the entire industrialized world. Children of teen mothers do worse in school than those born to older parents. Parenthood is the #1 reason why teen girls drop out of school. Eight out of ten fathers don’t stay with the mother of their child. Daughters of teen mothers are 3 times more likely to become teen mothers themselves. Whereas the sons are twice as likely to end up in prison. Tennessee ranks 40th out of all 50 states with a birth rate of 52 per 1,000 (that’s birth rate, not pregnancy rate) (stayteen.org) and several other websites The National Campaign

Economics Tax Revenue: $64 Health Care Costs: $33 Welfare: $45 Incarceration: $30 In Tennessee Tax revenue costs lost to because of teen pregnancy ($64 million) Health care costs associated with children born to teen parents($33 million) Child welfare costs associated with children born to teen parents ($45 million) Adult incarceration costs associated with sons born to teen parents ($30 million)

Before tax income: up to $39,100 Direct Cost to Parents Age of Child Total Annual Cost Before tax income: up to $39,100 0 to 2 $6,490 3 to 5 $6,630 6 to 8 $6,710 9 to 11 $6,730 12 to 14 $7,560 15 to 17 $7,480 Total $124,800 Cost of birthcontrol= free- less than $100 per year Cost of condoms= free http://moneycentral.msn.com/articles/family/kids/tlkidscost.asp US Dept of Agriculture 2008

Education http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends-2010_01_22_FS_DiplomaAttainment.pdf

Is It Worth the Cost? Is is worth it?

Myths about Sex MYTH: You can’t get pregnant the first time. MYTH: Girls can’t get pregnant during menstruation. MYTH: Girls can’t get pregnant if they’ve never had a period. MYTH: Wearing two condoms at once gives double protection. MYTH: Condoms can be reused. MYTH: Girls can use her friend’s birth control. MYTH: Guys can use plastic wrap MYTH: A girl can’t get pregnant if…(stayteen.org) MYTH: You can’t get pregnant the first time you have sex. MYTH: Girls can’t get pregnant during menstruation. MYTH: You can’t get pregnant if you’ve never had a period. MYTH: Wearing two condoms at once gives double protection. MYTH: Condoms can be reused. MYTH: Girls can use her friend’s or sister’s birth control. MYTH: Guys can use plastic wrap if they don’t have a condom. MYTH: A girl can’t get pregnant if… You have sex standing up The girl is on top You have sex in a hot tub or in a swimming pool You jump up and down immediately after having sex The girl takes a bath, douches, or urinates immediately after sex The guy pulls out before he ejaculates or doesn’t go all the way in (stayteen.org)

Birth Control Methods Hormonal Barrier devices Implantable devices Permanent methods Emergency contraception (womenshealth.gov)

Where to Get It Local health department Personal doctor Drug stores Family planning centers

Support Systems Medlineplus.com Stayteen.org Sexetc.org Plannedparenthood.org The National Campaign Family planning centers School councelors Parents