Teen Pregnancy
Author: Celia Namart

Besides the stress of knowing that she is pregnant, there is
also the fact that now she has another life to think of and
care for. Girls that engage in unprotected sex often end up
confused, lonely and in great need of guidance in coping with
teenage pregnancy. This seems to hold true for almost 34% of
all teenage girls in America who get pregnant before the age of
20.

Even more shocking is the situation in England where one out of
every 5 births recorded is to a teenage girl. Since these
statistics alone prove that these teenagers are lacking in
knowledge and are participating in unprotected sex, there needs
to be action taken, more of a community approach to providing
proper knowledge to teenage girls about pregnancy prevention.

Even in this modern age, people are still embarrassed to talk
to their children about sex and its consequences. While this is
natural and difficult initially, in the long run it would be
very help the teenager avoid making a serious mistake. Having
an open-minded, educational talk will not only prevent your
teenage child from getting pregnant, but might also eliminate
the possibility of sex at too early an age. It will also
educate your child about the various sexually transmitted
diseases [HIV, aids, etc.] and make them more cautious about
engaging in sexual activities. Your child will be a lot more
aware of the consequences and will be prepared to take
appropriate action.

There are various ways for women to avoid pregnancy, using
contraceptives being one.
Contraceptive birth control pills, This is the form of birth
control method where "pills" are taken by girls to stop
production of certain hormones that cause ovulation. While this
is a useful technique, requiring the person to take a pill
everyday to prevent ovulation, it does not eliminate the
chances of getting infected or infecting someone else with a
sexually transmitted disease.

While it may be portrayed socially and by the media that
contraception completely eliminates the chances of pregnancy,
it is not true. There is still a 3-5% chance of getting
pregnant. So the best possible way to prevent teenage pregnancy
is to practice abstinence.
Abstinence means not having sex at all. By abstaining from
sexual intercourse, many unwanted births will be prevented.
This is the best way to avoid being infected by sexually
transmitted diseases and possible infections in the vagina and
uterus. While there is a good chance that their friends might
pressure them into having sex, having the right knowledge and
the courage to say no is all that matters.

Overall, the young people today are being bombarded by the
television and advertisements everywhere on sexual issues, the
natural feelings and the teenage drive many to make costly
mistakes, what is needed is better understanding of the
consequences of early pregnancy and the information about
trying practicing safe sex. Since it is sometimes difficult to
approach teenagers, the young people should make their own
decisions out of the knowledge they have gained.


About The Author: Celia Nemart writes about family and medical
issues on the internet, Celia is a dedicated mother that is
aware of the dangers of the lack of information about Teen
Pregnancy http://pregnancy.healthandcosmetics.com