Teenage pregnacy

What means a pregnancy in adolescence?
Adolescence is assumed as an important period of life, corresponding to different positions taken by social, family and also sexual experiences. Puberty marks the beginning of reproductive life of boys and girls and is characterized by physical and psychological changes. A teenage pregnancy requires a double effort of physiologic adaptation and a reconciliation of two realities that converge in a single moment: being pregnant and being a teenager.

How do I know if I'm pregnant?
If there were unprotected sex and menstruation did not appear in due time, not worth it to panic, but should also not ignore the situation. It should rather do a pregnancy test and then, according to the result, consider the most appropriate decisions, always with the support of someone you trust. It is essential to consider that a child needs affection, love and total availability for several years. There are many services anonymous, confidential and free (example: young care consultations in health centers, helplines and routing in this area, etc..) that can help young people at this difficult time.

What are the main complaints by young pregnant?
Difficulty in relationships with parents: disappointment, blame and accusations may occur upon arrival of the news;
Difficulty in relationship to itself, the integration of the expectation of pregnancy and motherhood in their projects and interests of adolescents;
Fear of possible changes in the relationship with her boyfriend;
Difficulty in getting to manage the relationship with your group of friends;
Difficulty in finding a space where you feel comfortable talking about their fears and doubts about the situation