Result to Mother: 70% of teen mothers never graduate from high school, most take low-paying jobs
Result to Baby: Baby is more likely to grow up in poverty
What is education and career?
Results to Mother: none
Results to Baby: babies are 20x more likely to die in their first year of birth, may experience bleeding in the brain, intestinal problems, and underdeveloped lungs- leading to breathing problems
What is low birth weight?
Results to Mother: Effects on kidney, heart, and blood circulation, may lead to convulsions or death, this is higher for teens under 15 than adults
Results to Baby: greater risk of premature delivery, stillbirth, and miscarriage
What is High Blood Pressure?
Results to Mother: can lead to increased heart rate, blood pressure, and rapid breathing; reduces the flow of blood
Results to Baby: can lead to miscarriage/stillbirth; can lead to low birth weight, growth defects, intestinal abnormalities, hyperactivity, uncontrollable trembling, learning problems, and addiction
What is exposure to harmful substances?
Result to Mother: more likely to experience problems with spine and pelvic bones during pregnancy and birth
Result to Baby: danger to baby during delivery
What is skeletal structure not fully developed?