The United States has a much higher rate of teenage pregnancy as compared to other developed countries. Facts and statistics on teen pregnancy including birth and teen abortion rates, and states with the highest numbers of both.
A look at the reasons why teens choose abortion, and the role that parental involvement and access to abortion services play in the decision-making.
Rising teen birth rates in 2007 indicate a trend that follows rising birth rates in 2006 - a disturbing reversal of 14 years of declining teen birth rates.
A report released by the CDC confirms that teen birth rates are on the rise in the US, and that in 2006, these rates increased in more than half of all 50 states.
What's life like as a teenage baby mama? If you've formed an impression solely from media and pop culture depictions, teen pregnancy on TV and in film looks a lot more glamorous than the real thing. A look at some of the most influential images of teen mothers in pop culture.
One woman who's had plenty of experience raising teens and young adults decided to participate in the ultimate teachable moment - a reality show intended to show teens what it's really like to be parents and care for a baby.
At Gloucester High school, a teenage pregnancy pact has resulted in 17 pregnancies at the school this past year. Why do teens choose to become pregnant, and what are the other issues that complicate the situation?
Unplanned pregnancies continue to be an issue facing teens and their families. Some choose to become teen mothers, others choose adoption, and some choose abortion. What's the current state of teen pregnancy in the United States?
The Academy Award-nominated comedy "Juno" has a lot to say about teen pregnancy, abortion and choice. The problem is, very little of it is realistic.
In the United States, one out of every ten births involves a teen mother. The statistics that characterize teenage pregnancy in this country.
A list of the top ten states in the US that have the highest pregnancy rates and highest birth rates among teenagers age 15-19.
A list of the top ten states in the US that have the highest abortion rates among teenagers age 15-19.
A review of the movie
Juno, written by Diablo Cody and directed by Jason Reitman. The film tells the story of the title character, a witty, offbeat teenager who finds out she's pregnant and decides to give the baby up for adoption.
Jamie Lynn Spears transitioned from tween idol to teen mom when she acknowledged her pregnancy at age 16 in December 2007.
