Teen Pregnancy

However, even in the cases where the pregnancy is desired, there are consequences for both the mother and child. First, teenage girls are less likely to gain adequate weight during pregnancy and thus lead to a lower birth weight. A lower birth weight can be deadly for an infant because it means that organs are underdeveloped.

The other consideration on teenage pregnancy is the socioeconomic consequences. Basically, teenage mothers don’t have as much education and tend not to finish their education, so they don’t make as much income.