CONSEQUENCES OF EARLY

PREGNANCY
A. HEALTH/MEDICAL CONSEQUENCES
FOR MOTHER:
First and/ or third trimester
bleeding
Toxemia
Hemorrhage
Genital Infection after Birth
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Prolonged and difficult labor
Death
FOR BABY:
Risk of Being Stillborn
Death soon after birth
Premature birth
Slow birth weight
Birth with serious mental and
physical handicaps or congenital
defects, including blindness,
retardation, deafness
Susceptibility to infection, illness
B. DEMOGRAPHIC CONSEQUENCES
More births
Shorter interval between births
Large, completed families

C. SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES
For the Boy and Girl
Forced, Premature Marriage
Disrupted of schooling
Limited career and economic
opportunities
Less stable or broken marriage
For the Girl
Unwed motherhood
Social rejection by parents,
relatives, peers
Strong social pressure, which may
lead to forced marriage or illegal
abortion
Reduced prospects for future
marriage
Occasional suicides
For the Child
Social stigma
Aggravated economic hardship
Child abuse, neglect or
abandonment
Educational, emotional problems
Dropping out from school and
possibility of becoming teenage
parents themselves
Possibility of adoption

D. OTHER CONSEQUENCE

Sexually Transmitted Infections

STIs -caused by bacteria and viruses spread through sexual contact. Infections can be found in
body fluids such as semen, on the skin of the genitals and areas around them, and some
also in the mouth, throat, and rectum.
The more sexual partners a person has, the greater his or her risk of either becoming
infected with STIs or transmitting STIs.
May be contracted through any of the following ways:
sexual intercourse without condoms (vaginal, anal and oral ways),
blood transfusion from infected blood;
sharing of contaminated needles and syringes
Mother-to-child transmission

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Some STIs cause no symptoms but all STIs can be life-threatening
If not treated, can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic pelvic pain, infertility, miscarriage,
ectopic pregnancy and cervical cancer
can also cause sterility and impotency in men.
Some STIs can also greatly increase the chance of becoming infected with HIV

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Common signs and symptoms of STIs :
pain on urination
Itching in the genital area
Foul-smelling genital discharge and genital sores.
Most women do not usually experience symptoms, although the bacteria or the virus
stays within the body and silently cause harm.

Human Immuno Virus (HIV) - infection that leads to AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome)
Incurable
HIV infection has no signs and symptoms during the early stages.
Knowing about HIV and AIDS and avoiding behaviors that will put one at risk of
HIV is the best way to protect ones self and his or her loved ones from the infection.

Modes of Transmission of HIV/AIDS

sexual intercourse with someone who has the virus.

transfusion of infected blood
injection using contaminated syringe/needles or cut by contaminated instruments.
From the infected mother to her fetus or infants before, during or shortly after birth or through breastfeeding

How to prevent STIs and HIV

Be mutually faithful to ones spouse or partner

Condoms prevent the transmission of most STIs, except genital lice
The health centers provide STI diagnosis and treatment services.
Immediately consult a doctor if and when symptoms are experienced.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Prepare and eat a well-balanced diet of nutritious foods, which may not necessarily be expensive
Avoid vices like smoking, drinking and staying late
Avoid stress by exercising, listening to pleasant music, reading and similar hobbies
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the home and surroundings
Avoid excess of any kind- in eating, drinking, playing, etc

 Have a happy disposition.

ABSTRACT

This study aims to know the effects of teenage pregnancy on the health of the teen mothers and their child. Specifically, the
respondents of this study were composed of 30 random teens ages 15-19 that experienced pregnancy. Random sampling was used to
identify the respondents. It is a sampling method in which units are selected based on easy access or availability. This was because of
the convenience and availability of the respondents, due to the fact that they have different schedules and locations. The researchers
aim to know how the students perceive themselves in terms of their academic performance, if they engage in school activities and
competitions, and the different ways that these students portray themselves. It is shown that the majority perceive themselves as
consistent honor students. Additionally, 50% engage in academic competitions and extracurricular activities. Also, only 20% think
that they are a failure and the majority is satisfied with themselves.