How is teenage pregnancy related to sexually transmitted disease, HIV, AIDS?
– Risks of sexually transmitted disease and HIV infection because of unprotected sex and or multiple partners. – The highest rates of STD worldwide are among young people aged 15 to 24. – Pregnant women can become infected with STDs and STD s can be passed from pregnant woman to the baby before, during, or after the baby’s birth. – The consequences of an STD can be significantly more serious, even life threatening, for a woman and her baby What can teenagers do when they are pregnant? Seek help or talk to: – Your parents – Teacher – Counselor – Doctor and health care provider – Social welfare officer – Seek medical care at the nearest health centres or clinic for antenatal care/checkup. Early antenatal checkup is important to monitor the wellbeing of the mother and the baby. – Do not keep your pregnancy as a secret or don’t wait to talk to someone as you can’t hide the pregnancy longer. Have faith in your family and friends or teachers. Parents would be angrier if you don’t tell them e
