1. Teen Pregnancy
Jennifer Granillo

2. Introduction
The United States has the highest rates of teen pregnancy among developed countries, but rates are declining.
The National Institute of Health defines teen pregnancy as pregnancy occurring in young women aged 19 or younger.
3 in 10 teens get pregnant by the age of 20, which means about 745,000 teens become pregnant each year.
82% of teen pregnancies are unplanned; teens account for about one-fifth of all unintended pregnancies annually.
In 2008, 59% of pregnancies among 15–19-year-olds ended in birth and 26% in abortion.
Approximately 25% of teen mothers have a second child within two years of the first birth.

6. Causes High rate of sexual activity Lack of knowledge
Lack of access to contraceptives
Lack of parental guidance and supervision
Peer pressure
Glamorization of teen pregnancy

7. Let’s Talk About Sex
47% of all high school students reported having had
sexual intercourse
34% of all high school students reported being sexually active
15% of high school students reported having already had four or more sexual partners
60% of sexually active students reported using a condom the last time they had sex, and 18% of sexually active students reported using birth control pills the last time they had sex

8. Concerns for the Mother
Higher health risks:
Anemia
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Cervical cancer
Miscarriage
Preeclampsia
Post-partum depression

9. Concerns for the Mother
Education and Financial Sacrifices:
Less than half of teen mothers ever graduate from high school and fewer than 2% earn a college degree by age 30
Lower education leaves less job opportunities  
Lower salary may lead to poverty
Raising a baby can cost up to $10,000 in the first year alone

10. Concerns for the Mother
More Consequences:
Feeling alone and isolated
Low self-esteem 
Loss of freedom
Forced to grow up faster
Unsupportive family
Not ready for the responsibility of motherhood

11. Where’s the Father? 8 out of 10 teen fathers don't marry the mother
Teen dads pay less than $800 a YEAR for child support
Have to deal with an unhealthy relationship with the father if they both share custody for at least the next 18 years
Staying together for the baby can cause tension and financial stress

12. Concerns for the Infant
Health risks
Fetal distress
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Born prematurely
Developmental disabilities
Low birth weight
Proper care
Parenting problems
Abuse
Neglect

13. Concerns for the Child
School issues
Behavioral problems
Poverty

14. Concerns for the Adolescent
Delinquency
Teen Pregnancy Cycle
Relationship Issues
Unconventional Family Styles

15. Concerns for the Economy
The negative economic effect that teen pregnancy has on young mothers also impacts the nation’s economy as a whole.
Most teens are unable to pay for health care for their baby or even for some of the most basic necessities like diapers, clothing, and food.
Federal government programs were designed to help pregnant teens like Women, Infant, Children (WIC)
80% of unmarried teen mothers end up on welfare.
Teenage pregnancy deters increased education and leads to a significant amount of lost earnings.

16. Concerns for Society
According to The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, teen childbearing costs taxpayers at least $10.9 billion in 2008.
Most of the costs of teen childbearing are associated with negative consequences for the children of teen mothers, including increased costs for health care, foster care, incarceration, and lost tax revenue.

17. Concerns for Society Poverty Babies Well-Being Education Crime
Early pregnancy and childbearing is linked to a host of other critical social issues such as poverty, health, and education.
Poverty
Babies
Well-Being
Education
Crime
The Report’s Primary Findings

18. Prevention Reduce or delay the onset of sexual activity
Increase teens’ motivation and negotiation skills
Open the lines of communication
Discuss the consequences of sex
Support comprehensive sex education programs
Provide factual information about contraceptives
Improve access to contraceptives
Encourage use of effective contraceptives

19. Don’t be a statistic!

20. Discussion Questions
What do you think about the portrayal of teen pregnancy in television shows and movies? How have they influenced your own sexual attitudes and behaviors?