Despite many organizations efforts to reduce teen pregnancy in the United States we still have the highest birth rate among western industrialized countries. In New York state alone there is 61,700 births a year to teens from 15-19 years of age. In the US there are still nearly 500,000 infants born to teen parents each year at an estimated annual cost of 7 billion dollars. This means there are 3 million children under 6 being raised by teen parents or in alternative settings such as foster care or extended family situations. Many teen parents and their children continue to be denied educational opportunities, shelter and safety form abuse and violence.
There has been an unplanned teenage pregnancy. Your task is to go through the hypothetical consequences that could occur because of one nights choice.
Links:
2.Yahoo Shopping, What if I'm Pregnant
4.Free Advice For Child Support/Adoption
5.Choosing Abortion, Abortion Methods, Cost of Abortion
6.Your Guide For Good Parental Care
9.To answer this question use the information given to you in class.
10.Options For Pain Relief, Lamaze Childbirth Method
11.Free Advice For Child Support
12.Baby Costs
1. What are three signs or symptoms that would indicate someone may be pregnant?
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2. How can they be sure? There are 2 kinds of pregnancy tests available. Describe in detail about each kind. (where to get them and how much money they are.)
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3. The test is positive - What are the 3 choices at this point?
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**D**. 1. How do you think it would be best to tell both sets of parents?
2. How do you think your families react if you were involved?
3. Will you have their support in making this decision.
4. If Adoption is chosen-
A. What is the difference between an open and closed adoption?
B. What are "relinquishment papers"?
C. What are 3 things adoption agencies would do for you?
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5. If Abortion is chosen-
A. What are 2 different types available within the 1st 12 weeks of pregnancy?
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B. Where could someone go to have these procedures done and cost of each?
C. What is the New York State law about informing parents if a teen is choosing an abortion?
D. What are possible physical and emotional side effects having had an abortion?
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6. If it is decided to go through pregnancy and birth and to keep the child. What is Prenatal Care?
7. List 5 Guidelines to follow while pregnant in order to ensure a healthy baby:
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8. Why is it especially important to avoid tobacco, alcohol or other drugs while pregnant?
9. Since there was unprotected sex it is possible that STD transmission could have occured. A girl's obstetrician should test during prenatal care.
A. Name three places a guy could go locally to test for STD's?
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B. If a girl has a viral (not curable) STD (i.e. Herpes/HPV) what procedure will be used to deliver the baby?
10. What is Lamaze? How can pain be managed during birth?
11. The baby is born! What is New York State Law regarding Child support for the noncustodial parent? Who decides how much they must pay? For how many years?
12. Teenage Parenting:
A. What percentage of teenage parents finish High school?
------------------- 1. Who could care for the baby while the teen parents are at school?
--------------------2. Do you think this will affect their course work and grades? How?
B. How will having a baby effect their social life?
--------------------1. What is the estimate cost of raising a child until 18 years of age?
--------------------2. About how much money should they plan on spending on the child for the 1st year?
--------------------3. What is the range of child care cost for the 1st year?
-------------------4. How much will it cost to buy diapers until the baby is toilet trained?
A. In what way did this project have an affect on your thoughts for pre-marital sexual involvement?
B. How could you be sure you are never in the situation of being a teen parent? List 3 specific strategies you personally would use. ( Birth Control Choices for Teens )
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This page was created by Lacey Bromley on 2/2/01 and was last updated on 4/15/11 by Marcus Baker.
Images of mother and baby and text are borrowed from the planned parenthood web page.