Unique Needs of Children Born to Teen Parents

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Author and Contributors:
Publisher: Healthy Teen Network
Review Level: Informal review
Primary Content Area: Teens
Content Type: Programming Resource
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: adolescents, sexual activity, teen pregnancy, teen parents
Description: Although teenage pregnancy and birth rates are at a record low in the United States, there is still a significant number of teen families whose unique needs are not being addressed. Without access to adequate services, teen mothers may not receive prenatal care, placing the baby at increased risks of premature birth and low birth weight and resultant health risks. With appropriate and timely interventions, many of the negative outcomes associated with teen pregnancy can be prevented.
Media Type: PDF - Portable Document Format
Resource Listed: December 19, 2007
Resource Last Updated: February 6, 2013
Language: EN

Categories:

• Teens: Risk Behaviors and Crisis: Teen Pregnancy