Teenage Pregnancy

Even though teen pregnancy rates have dropped over the last two decades, teen pregnancy rates in America are still up to nine times higher than the teen pregnancy rates of other developed countries. Are abstinence only sex education programs to blame?

About one million teens get pregnant every year and pregnancy has a great affect on their ability to obtain and maintain employment.

Today's teens seem to be interested and probably even influenced by the media's coverage of teen pregnancy. Watching movies such as Juno and following Jamie Lynn Spears throughout her pregnancy has showed teen pregnancy to be the "it" thing to do.

All over the world teenage girls are making pacts to get pregnant together.

I stress on the importance of communicating with our children about sex, sexuality, and gender Identity because I believe its a huge factor in what might help prevent teenage pregnancy.

This essay explains why there is a higher rate of teenage pregnancy among girls who are from the lower socioeconomic class, and takes into account the effects of poverty.

Florida's adolescents are having sex, becoming pregnant, and exchanging sexually transmitted infections; its time for the public to face this problem by talking about sex.

Science has made leaps and bounds when it comes to prevention of disease and sickness. What if it could prevent teen pregnancy?

An article about the attention that magazines and the news bring to the stars of "16 and Pregnant."

How Parents Can Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Teenage pregnancy rates are going up. There are things parents can do to prevent their kids from making such a life changing decision.

Why does it seem as though there are more teen moms now?

Are you struggling with the impact of being a pregnant teen? Are you unsure on how to cope as a pregnant teen?

The media has done an excellent job of promoting teen pregnancy. This article explains how society can address the epidemic of teen pregnancy.

Teenage pregnancy has reached such a stage that it has become uncontrollable lately. This is because of the failure of administration, teachers and parents to provide enough education to teenagers about the risks of pregnancy at an early age.

A closer look at how teenage pregnancy is portrayed in the media.

This article examines the problem of teenage pregnancy.

Teen pregnancy rates have dropped for the first time in three years, but are still high. Learn how to help prevent teenage pregnancies.

This article covers the epidemic of teen pregnancy and discusses a recently released CDC report covering the declining numbers of teen pregnancy in the US. It also covers ways to possibly further decrease pregnancy rates in the future.

The CDC reported Wednesday that the overall teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in several years, but it remains high in areas that are economically challenged or promote abstinence-only sex education.

Teen pregnancy in the United States has declined since the since it reached a high in 1990 but the United States still ranks at the top of industrialized nations for teen pregnancy rates.

HHS has just announced $155 million grants for evidence based programs to prevent teen pregnancy. This is a departure from the abstinence-only-until-marriage programs that received funding over the past decade.

Why teen pregnancies are destructive to our society and what can be done to prevent it.

If your a teen who may think they are pregnant or they are pregnant and your looking for information or places to turn to, this article will help you find resources in your area.

What is the impact of abstinence-only-until-marriage education programs for teens? Do they work?

Forever 21 which is aimed at teenage girls launched a new pregnancy line, Love 21, while keeping Christian bible passages on the bags the clothing is sold in.

Are teens watching teen pregnancy issues appearing in news and media coverage? Are parents taking the opportunity to hear from teens and discuss the teen pregnancy topic?

Teenage pregnancy has unfortunately become such a common thing that now retailers are starting to jump on the band wagon.

A look at the need for sex education in schools and the effects of abstinence only programs, as seen in the state of Mississippi.

Canada leads the US in the battle against teen pregnancy, which remains epidemic across the US. What can we learn from our neighbors to the north?

The public must see the misconception of sex education if society is to successfully combat the rising numbers of teen pregnancies.

Barbara Delinksy has a new book out called "Not My Daughter" relating to teen pregnancy and was kind enough to answer some questions.

Interview with Author Annie Fox regarding Teen Pregnancy.

Interview with author Annie Fox on teen pregnancy.