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Teenage Pregnancy including Birth, Motherhood and Teenage Abortion

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.
Why Teens Choose Abortion
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.
Teen Birth Rates in 2007 Rise For Second Year in a Row
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.
Teen Birth Rates on the Rise After Years of Decline
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.
Pop Culture and Teen Pregnancy - Media Depictions of Teen Pregnancy i…
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 Mom's Response to Teenage Pregnancy - Participate in a Reality Show
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.
Teenage Pregnancy Pact - Teens Choose to Become Pregnant
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?
Teen Pregnancy in the United States
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?
What "Juno" Says About Teen Pregnancy, Abortion and Choice
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.
Ten Teen Pregnancy Facts - Teen Pregnancy Statistics in the US
In the United States, one out of every ten births involves a teen mother. The statistics that characterize teenage pregnancy in this country.
Top Ten States With Highest Teenage Pregnancy and Birth Rates
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.
Top Ten States With Highest Teenage Abortion Rates
A list of the top ten states in the US that have the highest abortion rates among teenagers age 15-19.
Movie Review: "Juno" (2007)
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 - 16-Year-Old Celebrity's Pregnancy
Jamie Lynn Spears transitioned from tween idol to teen mom when she acknowledged her pregnancy at age 16 in December 2007.

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