Signs & Symptoms
The quick test doctors use to confirm a pregnancy
What is a rapid urine pregnancy test?
Pregnant teens need extra of this because both mom and baby are still growing
What is nutrition
Parenting style that's all rules and blame, little warmth ("you need to step up")
What is authoritarian
Daytime doctor's appointments often force pregnant teens to do this
What is miss class
Ignoring a pregnancy or avoiding appointments won't make this go away
What is stress
Often called "morning sickness," though it can happen any time of day
What is nausea
Teen moms are at higher risk for this low-iron condition
What is anemia
Parenting style that's laid-back with little responsibility or structure
What is permissive
After lots of absences, pregnant teens struggle to do this
What is catch up
Teen moms without support are linked to these
What are poorer mental health outcomes
Light bleeding early in pregnancy can be mistaken for this, making someone think they're not pregnant
What is a period
Regular checkups during pregnancy that protect mom and baby
What is prenatal care
Going on your phone instead of dealing with a problem is this coping habit
What is avoidance
How pregnant teens often feel when friends keep living normal teen life without them
What is left out/isolated
Doctors suggest this for teen parents who are struggling emotionally
What is mental health support/a therapist
Usually the first sign someone might be pregnant
What is a missed period
Doctors track this at every visit because pregnant teens are at higher risk of it running high
What is blood pressure
Pregnant teens who lack this from family and partners have worse mental health
What is support
Unlike pregnant teens, teen dads often skip these doctor visits
What are prenatal appointments
Many teen dads admit they don't feel this
What is ready?
If these become severe during pregnancy, especially with vision changes, tell your doctor right away
What are headaches
Along with vision changes and swelling, this symptom can warn of blood pressure complications
What are severe headaches
Instead of comfort, authoritarian parents often respond to mistakes with this
What is blame
Teen dads can walk away; pregnant teen girls don't get this
What is a choice
Bonding grows over time as parents learn to respond to these
What are the baby's needs