The causes of early pregnancies
This phenomenon can be explained by : Lack of information and sexual education - Due to lack of resources and taboos related to sex, children and young girls do not receive sexual and reproductive education.
At what age can you get pregnant?
What are the chances of getting pregnant at different ages? Fertility peaks at age 20, declines after age 30, and then drops after age 40. The risk of miscarriage also increases with age. Chances of getting pregnant at the age of 30, 40 or after 45, probability of miscarriage...
Is it possible to be pregnant at 11 years old?
In England, a little girl of only 11 years old is about to give birth to a child. It is a story hardly believable which is reported to us by the English newspaper "The Independent". An 11 year old girl is about to become the youngest mother in the country.
Is it possible to get pregnant at 12 years old?
The English girl, named Amy Crowhurst, became pregnant at the age of 12 after having a very brief affair with a 15-year-old teenager. At that time, Amy was the youngest registered mother in England. After the father disappeared, she gave birth to a baby boy whom she named Alfie.
Follow your pregnancy week by week
When can you take a pregnancy test?
The best time to take a pregnancy test is 1 to 2 weeks after your expected period. If you get a positive result, it is almost certain that you are pregnant.
How do I know if I am pregnant?
The only 100% reliable way to know if you are pregnant is to take a blood test. There is no doubt about the answer because it gives you the exact amount of BETA HCG hormone present in your blood. It allows you to date the pregnancy and to detect any abnormalities.
What are the effects of teenage pregnancy?
Teenage pregnancy is more common in rural girls than in urban girls. Globally, complications from pregnancy are the leading cause of death for girls aged 15-19 years. Teen pregnancy has the same effects as adult women.
Why do teens get pregnant?
Many teens are not physically ready for pregnancy or childbirth, and are therefore more prone to complications. In addition, adolescents who become pregnant often come from low-income households, and many are malnourished, which increases the risks associated with pregnancy.
What are the risks of teen pregnancy and childbirth?
Tens of thousands of adolescent girls die each year from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, which is the second leading cause of death among 15- to 19-year-olds worldwide. The risks are even higher if the girl becomes pregnant just after reaching puberty.
How old is too old to get pregnant?
Pregnancy before the age of 20 remains relatively common in France: nearly 10,000 teenagers become pregnant. Accident or not, some of these young women decide to keep the child.
