Babies born to teenage mothers are more likely to be a preemie (in other words) be born before 40 weeks of (usual/ commonly and regular/ healthy) pregnancy term. Pre-term babies are easily able to be harmed or influenced by different medical conditions, such as apnoea spells (breathing sickness/problem due to immature brain). More than that, the rate of infant deaths is higher among babies born to teenage mothers compared with those born to adult mothers.Long-lasting medical problems and low birth weight are other likely problems in babies born to a teenage mother.Because of questions about the future and lack of support during pregnancy, teens may take up unhealthy habits, such as drinking and smoking. A baby in the womb alcohol disease (FAS)
