Teen Age Pregnancy: You May Think you know but you have not idea!!

Test Your Knowledge 1.Most high school students are having sex. True False? _______ Recent data show that less than half of high school students report having had sexual intercourse and more than half report that they are virgins.

2. What is the only 100% effective way to prevent a pregnancy? A. Birth control pills B. Condoms C. Spermicide D. Abstinence E. All of the above. The only 100 percent way to be sure you do not get pregnant or get somebody pregnant is not to have sex. Contraception (i.e., condoms, birth control pills, Depo-Provera, etc.) helps to prevent pregnancy if you use it correctly and every single time you have sex, but no contraceptive method is 100 percent effective except _______________

3. If you don't use any form of contraception/protection when you have sex, what are your chances of becoming pregnant within one year? A. 28% B. 85% C. 76% D. 43% If you have unprotected sex, you have an ____ percent chance of becoming pregnant within one year.

4. Do most teens who have had sex wish they had waited? Yes or No? In a recent poll conducted by the National Campaign, ______ percent of teens who have had sexual intercourse said they wish they had waited. (In the poll, 55 percent of teen boys and 70 percent of teen girls said they wish they had waited to have sex.)

5. How many girls become pregnant at least once before the age of 20? A. 5 percent B. 10 percent C. 35 percent D. 50 percent About __________of girls in the United States will become pregnant at least once before the age of ,000 a year. 6. What percentage of teen mothers get their high school diploma? A. 25% B. 32% C. 50% D. 72% Less than ________ of teens who have children before age 18 ever get their high school diploma.

7. About 50% of the fathers marry the teen mothers of their first children. True False About _____ of the fathers marry the teen mothers of their first children. And, on average, the remaining 80 percent pay less than $800 annually for child support -- that is less than $16 a week. 8. What percent of pregnancies among teens are accidental? A. 25% B. 45% C. 65% D. 85% The vast majority -- approximately ____ -- of teen pregnancies are unplanned and 79% are to unmarried teens.

9. You can get a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from having oral sex. True or False? TRUE! You can get a sexually transmitted infection from oral sex, as well as other forms of sexual activity. 10. The daughters of teen mothers are more likely to become teen mothers themselves. True or False? The daughters of teen mothers are _____more likely to become teen mothers themselves. In addition, the children of teen mothers are at greater risk of abuse and neglect than children born to older parents. Children of teen mothers tend to have lower birth weights and are more likely to perform poorly in school. The sons of teen mothers are 13% more likely to end up in prison

So what would it be like being a Teen Age Mommy? Tell me what you think! List at least 5 areas of concern as a group & discuss 1.Food, formula & needing to be fed 2.Clothing & Crib 3.School Hours 4.Total costs per year = $10,000!!! 5.Health risks 1.Anemia- Iron poor blood due to your poor diet 2.Toxemia- Toxins going to baby due to your lifestyle choices as teenager 3.High risk of child abuse- why? 1.Poor parenting skills Let’s look at the facts shall we…..

Facts & Stats about Teenage Pregnancy  The _______ of sexual intercourse early in life is associated with an ________ number of sex partners thus are at greater risk for _________  When a person has _____or more _____ partners in a life time they have ____ times the rate of developing _____ than someone with sexual partner.

Facts & Stats about Teenage Pregnancy  The risk of developing carcinoma of the ____ was ______ in women who began ____ activity before the age of ___.  The______ of a young teenager, pregnant for the first time is invariably small and tightly closed and especially liable to ________ on dilation.

The Cold Hard Truth ____ out of every ___ teen age sexual encounters results in an unwanted pregnancy. 84% of all teen pregnancies happens on the “_____ ______” 86% of all teen sexual encounters are ___________ 82%of all teen pregnancies were a result of ______ _______. So what if you just can’t help yourself, then maybe this will help you think twice about it!!

Raising a child-Are you really Ready??? It’s a 24/7 responsibility You are always responsible- babysitter or care giver-it doesn’t matter! ____________ -Studies show that babies with out affection & daily bonding to biological parents show signs of low ___________, lack of confidence and aggressive/abusive behavior

Reasons why people choose to abstain Allows for a__________to grow without the added pressure of sexual intercourse To “________” for the right partner To _________ personal, moral, or religious beliefs and values Have ____ with friends without sexual involvement Pursue school, career, or extracurricular activities Prevent _______________ Prevent sexually transmitted disease

Contraceptives Alternatives & Methods 1. Rhythm Method – Time with the women’s ____ day cycle. Not effective why? 2. Male Condom 3-20% failure (doesn’t work in the drawer/pocket) Decreased spontaneity/sensitivity _________– effective in helping to protect against STI’s _______________ condoms do not Latex in condoms – __________ by heat

Contraceptives 3. Diaphragm ________ use _________ Stays in place 24 hrs Both must be fitted by ____. 4.Cervical Cap  Must use spermicide May be in place _____ hours

Diaphramn /Cervical Cap Covers the ____________ Fitted for each woman - must be prescribed by a ________________

Contraceptives Alternatives & Methods Hormonal Methods 1. Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCP) / Patches Estrogen (stops egg production) Side effects __________ blood pressure Blood _______ Failure 2% Should _____ use if you ________ Must be taken for a full 28 days before effective

The pill can be appropriate for teens, even when not having intercourse for the following reasons:

2. CONTRACEPTIVE IMPLANT SIX MATCHSTICK SIZED CAPSULES ARE SURGICALLY __________ INTO A WOMAN’S ARM. CAPSULES SLOWLY RELEASE LOW DOSES OF _______________INTO THE WOMAN’S BLOODSTEAM WHICH PREVENTS OVUALTION LASTS FOR UP TO ____ YEARS FAILURE RATE – 1% SIDE EFFECTS -

3. The Patch – Ortho-Evra A thin plastic patch that is placed on the _____– arm, stomach, buttocks Prevents release of egg 99.7% effective NOT effective against STI’s Blood clots Advantages – - protects against pregnancy for one month - no pill to take daily

4. NUVA RING A SMALL, FLEXIBLE ________ THAT IS INSERTED INTO THE VAGINA FOR THREE WEEKS AND IS TAKEN OUT THE FOURTH WEEK PREVENTS RELEASE OF EGG DUE TO RELEASE OF HORMONES Blood clots 99.7% EFFECTIVE

Contraceptives Alternatives & Methods Surgical 1. Tubal Ligation –cutting of the _________ tubes  operations have risks + permanent no memory needed 2. Vasectomy  Cutting of the ____ _________  Partner ? what if later situation changes  ? Bank sperm just in case

UNRELIABLE METHODS 1.Rhythm - the female must have a _____ regular cycle 2. Withdrawal - females!….don’t fall for it! 3. Douching – just doesn’t work!

Abstinence: The right way right now!!! In groups determine & discuss 5 reasons why you should practice abstinence.

Abstinence: The right way right now!!! Good things come to those who wait!!! It’s your choice…Can you do it? Yes you can!!!!