Canadian teen moms run higher risk of abuse, depression than older mothers
(Edmonton) Teen mothers are far more likely to suffer abuse and postpartum depression than older moms, according to a study of Canadian women's maternity experiences by a University of Alberta researcher.
View ArticleRepeat births by teen girls still too high: CDC
(HealthDay)—Nearly 20 percent of American teens who give birth have already had one or more babies, a federal study released Tuesday says.
View ArticleChildren born to teen mothers have delayed development, likely due to social...
Babies born to teen mothers have less developed speaking skills at age five than children of older mothers, a new study has found.
View ArticleStudy: Heavy viewers of 'Teen Mom' and '16 and Pregnant' have unrealistic...
The creator of MTV's "16 and Pregnant" and "Teen Mom" said the shows have been called "one of the best public service campaigns to prevent teen pregnancy." A new Indiana University research study finds...
View ArticleTeen childbearing in California costs taxpayers $956 million annually
Teen childbearing in California cost taxpayers at least $956 million in 2010, according to an updated analysis from The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy; for the nation...
View ArticleTeen birth rate has dropped dramatically in last two decades
(HealthDay)—U.S. teen birth rates fell dramatically during the past two decades, plummeting 57 percent and saving taxpayers billions of dollars, a new government report shows.
View ArticleMothers' education significant to children's academic success
A mother knows best—and the amount of education she attains can predict her children's success in reading and math. In fact, that success is greater if she had her child later in life, according to a...
View Article'On Becoming a Teen Mom' examines life events that lead to teen pregnancy
If Diane could reverse time, she never would have slammed the door—an act of teen frustration and ongoing family conflict that finally got her kicked out of her mother's house.
View ArticleCDC: Many teen moms didn't think it could happen
A new government study suggests a lot of teenage girls are clueless about their chances of getting pregnant.
View ArticleDepression during pregnancy may raise risk of psychiatric trouble in kids
(HealthDay)—Teens are more likely to experience depression at age 18 if their mothers were depressed during pregnancy, a new study finds.
View ArticleMom's maternal identity linked to relationship with child's dad
A mother's maternal identity is closely linked to the relationship she has with her child's father as well as his involvement pre- and post-birth, according to a new study released by University of...
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