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    an obstetrical point of view, pregnancy at an advanced maternal age, or anyone who is 35 or older at the time of delivery, is considered a high-risk pregnancy. As woman age, the quality of eggs that are left in the ovaries declines. As a result, the chance of becoming pregnant goes down, the risk of miscarriages goes up, and the risk of chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome continues to rise. Most women do very well over the age of 35 with their pregnancies, however, there are just a…

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    liberation, he surmises. Today, many "teens have sex for reasons associated with pleasure, relationships and exploration. It's done in a different context." The fact that "BABIES!" tops the list of news categories at www.people.com suggests that pregnancy — celebrity, teen, unplanned, out-of-wedlock, whatever — has moved into a new realm of acceptance. "It's no longer a scary word," says Ottawa-based sex therapist Sue McGarvie. "It's been normalized." Entertainment tabloids, which have long…

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    Pregnancy: A Short Story

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    it was a beautiful Thursday, April night and i was almost at my fortieth week of pregnancy. my mother, brother and i had just finished eating dinner i had an eggplant parmesan sub from a local pizzeria where we live. my mom decided to go for a walk to a Walgreens that 's down the street because she heard walking could help go into labor. i had gotten preeclampsia which for someone who has anxiety is extremely scary. we tried everything we could to help me go into labor so i would not be induced.…

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    experience? Teen pregnancy is a situation that ultimately alters a teen’s future forever with positive and negative side effects. In this research paper, readers will understand more clearly that even though teenage pregnancy isn’t the best experience to brag about, at the same time, it also isn’t the worst experience to complain about. Even though the teen pregnancy rate has declined over the past few decades, the fact of the matter is that the United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate…

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    Exercise During Pregnancy Exercise is an important part of being healthy for people of all ages. Exercise improves heart and lung function and helps maintain strength, flexibility, and a healthy body weight. Exercise also boosts energy levels and elevates mood. For most women, maintaining an exercise routine throughout pregnancy is recommended. Only on rare occasions, and with certain medical conditions or pregnancy complications, are women asked to limit or avoid exercise during pregnancy. …

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    I. Introduction a. Adolescents who engage in sexual activity place themselves at risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or unplanned pregnancies. b. Many teenagers and adolescents are misled or hold fabricated beliefs concerning STD and teenage pregnancy. By every measure, adolescent sexual behavior is harmful to the well-being of all involved. c. Each year, one in every 20 adolescents and young adults will develop a new STD (Department of Reproductive Health and Research, 2007). d. The…

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    a 19-year old college student, is sexually active, but does not want to become pregnant. There are many ways for a woman to avoid an unplanned pregnancy. It is important for teens to have knowledge in regards to avoiding pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. With abstinence being the only 100% effective way in avoiding an unplanned pregnancy, there are many birth control options for women of childbearing age in the United States. Are birth control methods used by all women or are…

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    What are the common pregnancy complications Your body needs a great deal to do during pregnancy. The changes taking place in your body during this time may sometime cause irritation or discomfort and at times they may seem alarming. Sometime common complications lead to complex problems due to negligence or ignorance and can affect both mother and the fetus. This article aims to update you about the complication you might experience during this time. Some common complications Below is a…

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    Teenage Pregnancy Satire

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    Baby Mama Drama Teen pregnancy is one of the biggest issues in America. It’s everywhere. It’s promoted on television, social media sites and even right here, in our local high schools. Teen pregnancy has become glamorized and young girls think it’s okay to have a baby before they are even twenty years old. What’s wrong with society? The problem of teen pregnancy can not only be prevented, but it can be stopped. There is no reason for children to be having children of their own. The USA has one…

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    Preventing Teen Pregnancy

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    help prevent teen pregnancy. Teen pregnancy is a major issue. Most teens do not realize all the responsibilities they would have if they became teen parents. Because teens do not think about pregnancy, they are more likely to have unprotected sex. In this experiment, teens were given a doll to take care of so they could understand the responsibilities of parenting. Researchers hoped this experiment could be used in the future with all teens to help prevent teen pregnancies. The U.S has…

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