Teenage Pregnancy

TEENAGE PREGNANCY
Youth Development Session

Mannequin Challenge
Group in to Five
1. Children in day care center
2. Parents working hard for their children
3. In a relationship
4. First reaction to pregnancy
5. First menstruation
Teenage Pregnancy
Is pregnancy in females under the age of
20. A female can become pregnant from
sexual intercourse after she has begun to
ovulate, which can be before her
first menstrual period (menarche) but
usually occurs after the onset of her
periods. In well-nourished females,
menarche usually takes place around the
age of 12 or 13.
Effects on Teenage Pregnancy
“Pregnancies among girls less than 18 years of
age have irreparable consequences”
1. Exposed to STI or HIV and AIDS
2. Education and Future Ambitions
3. Increased of Child and Maternal Mortality
Rate (Risks of low birth weight,
premature labor, anemia, and pre-
eclampsia )
Kaya ba ng Baon lang??
Ask the participants how much are their

average daily allowance. Get the average
daily, monthly and yearly total of all their
allowances. Take note of the average totals.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HAVE A BABY
IN THE PHILIPPINES?
Medication & Supplements
The first trimester of a pregnancy is the most crucial time.
Mothers-to-be are highly encouraged to take various
medications and supplements to minimize the risks involved
in the pregnancy. Some of the supplements required are Folic
acid tablets, and other multivitamins.
A nine-month supply of vitamins may vary in prices
depending on the brand that you are getting. However, it is
possible to get them at a cheaper price at the drug stores
selling generic brands. This can easily cost about P2,000 over
nine months, which is not that bad after all.
IN THE PHILIPPINES?
Delivery
Choosing to deliver your baby in a public hospital is your
cheapest option. It can even be free or as low as P2, 000. For
a semi-private facility with a common ward (sharing), you
may have to shell out at least P24, 000.
Another factor that could raise the cost of your stay in the
hospital is the kind of delivery that occurred. If you and your
baby are at risk, then it is possible that you end up going for a
C-section, which can be in the range of P44,000 to P50,000,
including staying on a ward. For normal delivery, you can
expect to pay around P24,000 to P27,000.
IN THE PHILIPPINES?
Childcare
• Health of your baby
Once your baby is born, you need to make sure that you
have a pediatrician ready. It is important to have a
pediatrician that you can trust. Also, you will need to ensure
your baby gets all the vaccines required. Of course, vaccines
are provided for in the health centers for free. However, if
you are not willing to go through the long queue, you can
opt for vaccination at a private pediatrician. This would cost
around P5, 000 depending on who you talk to.
IN THE PHILIPPINES?
• You will be surprised how much money you need to
initially invest when you have a baby. You need to
purchase a stroller, crib, baby high chair and other
knickknacks that come with having a baby. For the
next 12 months or so, you may have to spend as much
as P20, 000 or higher depending on the brands, on
clothings, and baby accessories alone. Diapers will
cost P500 a pack that can last about two weeks.
• Overall, you need to spend P240,000 in the first year!
• Food
• For the first couple of months, the cost of feeding the baby
can be reduced if the mother breastfeeds the baby. As the
baby grows older, though, some parents switch to formula
milk and even move on to semi solid foods by their sixth
month.
• A large can of formula milk can cost around P1,200 which
could last around seven days. For those who are looking to
save some money, it is a good idea to talk to medical
representatives who could provide Formula Milk for your
baby.
• Can you afford to have a baby?
• Couples who are planning to have a baby should prepare
themselves, emotionally and financially. Though having a
bundle of joy is priceless, being a responsible parents mean
making the necessary preparations to provide the best for
your child.
• The above are just some rough estimates when it comes to
having your child. In this day and age, raising a child, in the
best environment, can cost as much as P500, 000 a year. Of
course, this is not feasible for the average income Pinoys.
With this information, you will
• How to lower the health risks of teen pregnancy
If you are a teenager who is pregnant, here is how to ensure a
healthy teen pregnancy:
• Get early prenatal care. Call your doctor for your first prenatal
visit as soon as you think you might be pregnant. If you can't
afford to see a doctor, ask your school nurse or counselor to
help you find a low-cost clinic and other resources. For
example, they can help you find state Medicaid or WIC
(Women, Infants, and Children) programs.
• Stay away from alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. These harm a
growing fetus even more than they harm a growing teenager.
If you're not able to quit by yourself, ask for help from
someone you trust.
• Take a prenatal vitamin with at least 0.4 mg of folic acid
every day to help prevent birth defects. Ideally, this should
start before you get pregnant.
• Ask for emotional support. Motherhood brings untold
emotional and practical challenges -- especially for teens still
in school. Reach out to others -- your friends, family, the
baby's father -- for emotional and practical support.
• For teenagers who are healthy, chances are good of

delivering a healthy, strong baby -- especially with early
prenatal care and a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy.
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TEENAGE PREGNANCY

Youth Development Session

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• For teenagers who are healthy, chances are good of

Go back to your Mirror!!

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