Teen Pregnancy Effects On The Family, Parents And Child

Teen pregnancy can have some negative effects on the family, parents and child. But if the proper steps are taken and education is given to the patient, the teen mom is given opportunities to prosper in her new role as a mother. Prenatal classes are especially helpful in assisting the mother in gaining vital knowledge of pregnancy, labour and delivery as well as infant care. Education on kangaroo care can help the mother and baby bond and resources for the young parents to reach out to once they are out of hospital are especially important in the young parent’s ability to succeed. Some teens do not finish their schooling so it looks like they lack the ability to look after themselves as well as a child. Teen moms seem to earn less†¦show more content†¦Teen parenting can also hinder a child’s emotional and social well being. That child may have issues with cognitive, language, social and emotional skills. Studies have also shown that teen parents are more likely to take part in harsher parenting skills such as yelling and spanking. High rates of teen pregnancy also affect a community’s welfare by increasing unemployment and decreasing high school graduation rates (The Urban Child Institute, 2014). Teen pregnancy also affects the family unit. There can be feelings of denial, guilt and anger and depending on religious beliefs there can be a fear of rejection. Many parents of teen parents believe it is a negative reflection on their own parenting skills. Depression can also be an issue for the teen or for the parents. Financial resp onsibilities also may fall on the teen mother’s family which can create resentment (Ezell, T., 2015). Alcohol and poor nutrition during pregnancy can affect the health of both baby and mother. Alcohol can pass from mother to baby during pregnancy and can damage and affect the growth of the baby’s cells and can cause a baby to have physical and mental problems during their life. Alcohol can cause a baby to have facial deformities such as a flat face, small head and narrow eye openings, it can cause growth problems, learning and behavior problems, birth defects as well as trouble bonding and breastfeeding (WebMD,