Teenage Pregnancy
Alternate Names : Adolescent Pregnancy
What are the treatments for the condition?
A pregnant teenager should be treated for sexually transmitted diseases as needed.
Counseling about the signs of early labor should be given. An evaluation by
a social worker during the pregnancy is advisable. This is done to determine
the home environment in which the infant will live.
The pregnancy may end in the following ways:
C-section
elective medical abortion
elective surgical abortion
miscarriage
vaginal delivery
Medications used during these procedures include the following:
anesthesia
antibiotics to prevent or treat infection
medications to prevent labor
medicines to start labor
pain
medications
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Abortion, miscarriage, and delivery can all cause bleeding, infection, or
allergic reaction to
anesthesia. Medications
used can cause stomach upset,
rash, and allergic
reactions.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
Birth control counseling can help prevent repeat teenage pregnancies. Abstinence, or not having sex, should
also be discussed.
How is the condition monitored?
The health of mother and baby are monitored by regular visits to the healthcare
provider. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the provider.
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