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Akin, Jessica, 1983-

Pregnancy and parenting : the ultimate teen guide / Jessica Akin. - Lanham Rowman & Littlefield 2017. - xiv, 209 pages; illustrations; 27 cm. - It happened to me. no. 48 .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-205) and index.

Sex myths -- Am I pregnant? -- Telling family and friends -- The choices ahead: terminating the pregnancy, adoption, and parenting -- Facing judgments, criticism, and social stigmas -- Experiencing lost friendships, relationships, and trust -- Finishing school -- Health risks and complications -- Life after baby -- Organizations and programs.

This book is for teen mothers and fathers who want to break the perception of unplanned teen pregnancies that having a baby as a teen pretty much translates to being uneducated, on welfare, or from a teen father perspective, not involved in the lives of moms and babies. Stories from teen moms and dads are shared in every chapter as a way for teen parents to learn from their peers. From finding out they were pregnant and being a pregnant high-schooler to handling lost friends, going to college, and trying to be great parents, this book seeks to provide a new roadmap through true-life stories that educate, impact, and inspire teen parents.

ISBN: 9781442243026 1442243023 0810895455 9780810895454

LCCN: 2015042078

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB681004 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 017878694 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Teenage parents
Teenage pregnancy

LC Class. No.: HQ759.64 / .A395 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 362.78743