Intro

Lately, teenage girls have been talking a lot about having babies. The adorable little person, the cuddly toys and who could forget about the cute clothes you can dress them in? Unfortunately, many teens only see the glorified version of having a baby when, in reality, taking care of a child is a tremendous amount of work.

People all over the nation are starting to recognize the increasing issue of teenage pregnancy. Popular shows like 16 and Pregnant and The Secret Life of the American Teenager all demonstrate the consequences that come with being a young mother.

Teenage pregnancies are on the rise and there are steps to prevention, as well as options for those who are already pregnant.