Teen Pregnancy

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Health Risks to the Baby



Infants born to teenage mothers are at increased risk for a number of health risks. These risks include the following:



Teenage mothers are less likely to gain adequate weight during their pregnancy, leading to low birthweight. Low birthweight is associated with several infant and childhood disorders and a higher rate of infant mortality. Low-birthweight babies are more likely to have organs that are not fully developed, which can result in complicati...Read the full article