Teen Pregnancy

Teen Pregnancy

-.A sexually active teen that doesn't use contraceptives has a 90 percent chance of becoming pregnant within a year.-79 percent of teenagers who become pregnant are unmarried.

Facts: -The main rise in the teen pregnancy rate is among girls younger than 15!!-80% of teen pregnancys are unplanned.-33% of teen mothers choose abortion. - Babies of teen moms tend to be born at a lower, almost unhealthy weight.-Almost half of teen moms nevver graduate high school. - Less than 2 percent of teen moms earn a college degree by age 30.- 8 out of 10 teen dads don't marry the mother of their child.

Pregnancy rates:Among 15-17 year olds, the rate is 38.7 births per 1000 women.Among 18-19 year olds, the rate is 86.5 births per 1000 women. Before the age of 20, 4 out of 10 girls experience at least one pregnancy. Nearly 66% of teen pregnancies take place in teens between the ages of 18-19. In the US, teen pregancy covers about 11% of the national birthrate.Nevada is the state with the highest teen pregnancy rate.

The best way to avoid teen pregnancy is abstinence.But if you get pregnant, visit a doctor, explore all your options and decide on which is best for you.