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Preventing Teen Pregnancy by CMCH Wednesday May 6 is this year's National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, sponsored by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. The goal of this day is to "help teens think carefully about sex and contraception, ... Read on »

Teen Pregnancy Pact by Brandi & Shelton K. ... on. I was unbelievably fortunate to have parents who were very open and honest about educating me about sex, its consequences and my choices. I know that not all children and teens have this luxury. This is an example of where talking to your kids and presenting multi-dimensional perspectives can really help them make the best choices possible. Read on »

Teen Vogue debuts teen pregnancy by Dr. Meredith Nash ... le the pregnancy is not explicit, it is heartening to know that Editor-in-Chief, Amy Astley said the editors of the mag had no intention of pulling her from the Nov edition. "Teen pregnancy is a difficult, real-life issue that Teen Vogue readers (with an average age of 18) are mature enough to be exposed to," Astley said in a statement. "Teen Vogue ... Read on »

Why Does Teen Pregnancy Happen? by Lyn S. Patient Expert

... rs with the story of Julia, and interviews with Brownsville family planning workers about the thinking that gets teens in trouble. FYI, "Texas has the second highest rate of teen pregnancy in the nation". Read on »

What's Missing in Teen Pregnancy Coverage by Lyn S. Patient Expert

When teens in movies, TV, or celebrity situations get pregnant, this excellent Newsweek article reports that the shame and humiliation are gone, which is good, but also gone is any ... Read on »

Teen pregnancy prevention needs to be a priority by Doc Mock Naturopathic Doctor

... alify and to schedule an appointment, 541-962-8801. Free condoms are available at public health for those who need them. For more information about how to become involved in teen pregnancy prevention, or if you would like to participate as a member on the Union County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition, contact Sandra Leavitt at the Mt. Emily Saf ... Read on »

Teen pregnancy boosts girls' risk of getting fat by Melting Mama Patient Expert

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... irth for the first time before age 20 are also known to be at greater risk of heart disease.They conclude by calling for further research on the effects of weight gain during teen pregnancy on growth and fat accumulation.SOURCE: Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, April 2009.Babies, while cute, can REALLY screw with your body. My advic ... Read on »

Teen Pregnancy: A New Fad? by Vanessa Van Petten Patient Expert

... till denied it, until I just had to face reality and see that this was going to happen. My sister had gotten pregnant and will have a child.…read the rest of the article here!Teen Pregnancy: A New Fad? is a post from: Radical ParentingRelated posts:Teen Twins: A Mismatch on Parenting Teenage TwinsThis guest post is by Joan A. Friedman, Ph.D author. ... Read on »

Teen pregnancy and birth rates c ... by Tye Teen pregnancy and birth rates can be a tricky subject. Maybe it’s just me but parents want to be involved in the type of sexual education their kids get but passively rely o ... Read on »

Faith-Based Teen Pregnancy and Abortion Reduction? by Amie Newman ... ut President Obama's decision, announced yesterday, to maintain the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Initiatives which will focus, in one of four missions, on "reducing teen pregnancy and reducing the need for abortion." Reducing teen pregnancy is a virtuous and appropriate goal for the federal administration - as is reducing unintended pregn ... Read on »