teen pregnancy.......opinions?

Question

i was just wondering the risks it would have being born with such young parents coud it hurt or kill the baby or wat if you lose it and it makes you feel like a murderer? i am just wondering wat could happen and not pregnant

im not asking about me it is about my sister

Answer 1

I am a 20yr old mummy. I had my 1st at 17 and 2nd at 19.

Firstly, how old is your sister? Medically, as long as your sister has reached a standstill in growth there are generally no risks to herself or her baby (assuming she is still pregnant). I was worried about the health of myself and my son when I found out I was pregnant, but my doctor assured me that neither of us were in danger. In fact under 20 you are generally more physically fit and your body is in better condition than older mothers.

The statistics mentioned previously on teen pregnancy show what is generally wrong with teen pregnancy. Teens generally do not take care of themselves while pregnant. They continue to diet, eat junk food and do not take pregnancy supplements. This is where danger occurs in teen pregnancy, the baby is at risk due to carelessness. Girls that are too young are also at risk of harming their child as they are not fully grown themselves. It effects their growth. Teens that are too young and careless create statistics that are horrifying. Teens are generally not fully aware of the consequences of their actions.

Also family history determines health of a baby, but there's no escaping the bad genes, teen or no teen.

Teens also have a lot of pressure in their lives. School, father of the baby, embarrasment and the fact that they have a responsibility inside of them. Stress can bring on high blood pressure and even pre-eclampsia. Its hard for teen mums that don't have enough of a support network.

If your sister has a miscarriage she is NOT a murderer. It happens. As someone said earlier, its what God intended for that baby. A woman should NOT feel like a murderer because her child was sent back to heaven as part of God's plan. However, if your sister is aware of what she should be doing, in regards to her health and her unborn babies health, and diets, binges, smokes or over drinks in my opinion, that is killing a child.

I believe abortion is murder. Adoption is a much better option. My father was adopted and he is grateful to his birth parents for adopting him to such a nice family, who were unable to concieve.

Good luck to your sister (if she is still pregnant). Its a hard road, but definately worth it. My hubby and I wouldn't have it any other way :)

Answer 2

TEENAGE pregnancy brings with it the burden of facing adult decisions. “I feel like I’m 40 years old,” says one teenage mother. “I missed out on my whole childhood.” Indeed, in the wake of learning that she is pregnant, a young girl may feel absolutely overwhelmed by fear and anxiety.

If you are a pregnant teen, you may feel that way yourself. Little is accomplished, however, by allowing yourself to be paralyzed by negative emotions. “He that is watching the wind will not sow seed,” says the Bible, “and he that is looking at the clouds will not reap.” (Ecclesiastes 7:8; 11:4) A farmer who becomes immobilized by worries about the weather will fail to take necessary action. Avoid becoming immobilized yourself. Sooner or later you must move forward and shoulder your load of responsibilities.—Galatians 6:5.

What are your options? Some may tell you to consider abortion. But this is not an option for those who want to turn to pleasing God, as the Bible makes it clear that abortion is against God’s law. (Exodus 20:13; 21:22, 23; Psalm 139:14-16) In God’s eyes the life of any embryo—including one conceived out of wedlock—is precious.


Teen mothers face many challenges in raising their young ones
What about marrying the baby’s father and raising your child together? At the very least, marriage might spare you some embarrassment. But even when a young father feels a moral responsibility to assist with his child’s upbringing, marriage is not always a wise option.* The fact that a young man is able to procreate hardly means that he has the emotional and mental abilities needed to be a good husband and father. Nor does it mean that he can support a wife and child financially. Moreover, if the young man does not share your religious beliefs, entering into a marriage with him could defy the Bible’s admonition to marry “only in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 7:39) Experience shows that rushing into a premature—and perhaps short-lived—marriage may only result in additional pain and suffering.

What about putting the baby up for adoption? While this is obviously better than abortion, you should consider the fact that despite the adverse circumstances, you do have the opportunity to nurture and raise your child.

Answer 3

Having young parents won't kill a baby. If young parents, want to truly care about the child they are waiting for, they will succeed, obviously things will e more difficult, but no one said life was easy. As the world is progressing, there are more opportunities to help teen parents, for example high schools, like I know my high school did, will have day cares, so that teen parents can go to school, and have their baby be taken care of. The government can also help, and in some cases, family members will also help. And if your sister feels that an abortion would be murdering the baby, she should definetely not have an abortion, because if she feels that way she will obviously regret it. If her and her boyfriend feel that they can't raise the baby, they can give the baby up for adoption. I know there are a lot of horror stories about babies that grow up in adoption agencies, but at least these babies have a chance, and there are a lot of people who want kids and they can't have any, I know a lot of people who can't have kids, that would die to adopt one; if your sister still wants to be a part of the baby's life, there are open adoptions. There are a million possibilities, she just has to be strong.

Answer 4

I am not sure I understand what you're asking here (or why)? If someone loses their baby (ie miscarries), it doesn't make them a murderer. Women of every different age miscarry all the time. In fact, 33% of pregnancies end this way. It is no one's fault most of the time that this happens. Perhaps if the mother was using illegal drugs or exhibiting other behaviors harmful to the developing baby, then it would be their fault, but most of the time, it isn't because of that.

If you are asking because you're already pregnant, then I would say don't worry about your age . . .worry about becoming mature. Take parenting classes, talk to other women, and ask your doctor LOTS of questions. I know plenty of women who had their children when they were teenages and managed to handle it.

However, if you are asking because you're wanting to get pregnant, I would advise you to wait. It's possible to care for a child at this young of an age, but VERY difficult. Yes, it can be done, but it means sacrificing your youth and many possibilities for your future. It means giving up EVERYTHING to care for a baby, and it will be the hardest thing you've ever done in your life. It is hard for women in their 30's with jobs and college degrees and husbands, so imagine how much harder it would be for you. I don't think it's a good idea to TRY at this point. If it's already happened, with help and support, you can get through it, but if it hasn't, I would use protection to make sure it doesn't.

Answer 5

You poor thing! What was all that propaganda that the answering people spat at you? Was that helpful or just boring? I couldn't even follow it.

I had my first at 19. Two friends had theirs at 16. The only way that has been discovered to prevent breast cancer is to have a baby before the age of 20.

I help young mothers all the time. They actually have an easier time physically than those who wait until their 30s. My most difficult pregnancy? The last one - aged 29.

I'm a fertility specialist. I advise women to give birth twice - once at 19 and again at 23. After that, switch to adoption!

Answer 6

i dont think it would hurt or kill the baby any more then a older person would... and im not really huge on abortions but i also believe that its their choice if they want to terminate the child. even though you can have the child live and then leave them at a police station, or firestation, or a hospital without leaving your name. you can legally do that. aslong as you leave the child somewhere where there can be quick medical attention (such as the places listed) people think its good to leave it at a church when i think would be a good idea but you could get introuble for that because churches dont have access to medical supplies if they need it

Answer 7

There are more fatalities in teen pregnancies than in those in the 20s and 30s. There are also more chance of things going wrong in women over 35 (particularly if it is their first child).

Most children manage to make it into this world healthy, but anyone who is pregnant should be sure to do everything the doctor says, and to get all recommended tests.

Answer 8

Losing the baby doesn't make you a murderer. But babies born to teenaged mothers have a significantly higher incident of living in poverty, getting in trouble at school, spending time in jail, using drugs, having psychological and emotional problems (like ADHD and depression...and from a young age!), suicide, and a host of other undesirable side effects.

Teenaged girls who are having sex have a significantly higher incidence of HPV, uterine and cervical cancer, AIDS, Hepatitis B&C, (and other STDs), emotional and social problems, pregnancy, and like that...pregnancy leads to poverty and other social problems.

So....don't have sex, young girl. Finish high school. Go to college. Get married. Have sex. Have babies. In that order.

If you DO need another option, try this:

Answer 9

teen preg. is never a great thing! in my family ive seen alot of babies having babies! you hear that alot and i used 2 hate hearing that way but its true! 1 of my neices had her first one at 14! 1 was 15! theyre not babies but with the task at hand they r! your sister needs 2 go 2 dr. and find out asap! dont let her do it alone, if you cant help please get someone to! i have great nephews now that i love dearly! its a high risk being so young!

Answer 10

you know alot of people take God out of the equation. God is in control. Let him decide. He did create all of us,he did a good job,but satan Puts weird things in peoples minds to take God out of their lives.Abortion is murder, but miscarriage is God saying the baby needs to come home now. young people had tons of babies in the past,but here is the thing that makes it hard, when they are born out of wedlock. But God can work with anything just seek him.