Teen moms. Parenting today can be one of the most difficult jobs any adult will have. "Adult" being the operative word, when a teenager has a child it can be even more stressful and complicated.
As seasons one and two have concluded on 16 and Pregnant, Dr. Drew counsels these teens that have had babies in the special finale show, Teen Moms.
Everything changes when you have a baby. Life as you know it is literally gone. Suddenly you wish you were back at school just being a normal teen. If there is such a thing as normal. No one will deny they love their child, but would they do it again? As a teen? Most all agree, the answer is no.
You will watch these teens struggle with a range of emotions, fight with their boyfriends, argue with their parents and live in hope things will get easier. Many teen girls openly admitted they got pregnant in an attempt to keep their boyfriends, however reality soon sets in.
Yes, it only takes once to get pregnant. It's your sex life, know the risks and be smart about it.
Recently MTV partnered with Text4baby which helps these teens with all types of baby questions.
Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health. An educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB), text4baby provides pregnant women and new moms with information they need to take care of their health and give their babies the best possible start in life. Women who sign up for the service by texting BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411 will receive free SMS text messages each week, timed to their due date or baby’s date of birth.
At Planned Parenthood of North Florida, they ensure that every individual has the information, services, and freedom to make healthy, responsible decisions about sex, sexuality, and parenthood. Find a location near you. Click here.
Read more articles on Teen Sex and Teen Pregnancy:
It's Your Sex Life: Know the Risks
Teen Sex: Talking to Your Teens
16 and Pregnant
Rainbow Game
SNAP: A Game You Don't Want Your Teens Playing
Teen Pregnancy Pact (video included)
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