Answer to Question #230972 in Biology for Nhlaphu

Question

Questions.

1. Name any five challenges experienced by teenage mothers. Write full sentences. (5 marks).

2. Suggest any five advises that you can caution your peers about the consequences of teenage pregnancy (10 marks)

Reference is required.

Answer 1

Answers to question 1

a)      Stigmatization by the community

b)     The parents might stop caring for them

c)      Lack of money to attend pre-natal clinic

d)     Risk of developing fistula when giving birth

e)     They might suffer from depression due to self-blame

Answers to question 2

a)      They should not engage in unprotected sex

b)     They should engage in extra-curricular activities to keep their minds of dangerous behaviors such as sex

c)      Teenage pregnancy can result in unfulfilled dreams as some might be forced to drop out of schools

d)     Taking care of children is a huge responsibility for a teenage girl

e)     Girls that give birth too early are at a higher risk of developing fistula