News tagged with teenage mothers


Improved care needed for mothers from ethnic minority groups

(Medical Xpress)—Women in some disadvantaged communities are missing out on support that could potentially reduce high rates of infant mortality, according to an exploratory study at the University of Leeds.

Health created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study suggests demographic factors can predict risk of operative births in UK women

Independent maternal demographic factors such as social status, ethnicity and maternal age can predict the likelihood of operative births in the UK, according to a new study published today (20 March) in BJOG: An International Jo ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Teenage pregnancy deaths a 'global scandal': charity

British charity Save the Children on Wednesday said it was a "global scandal" that 50,000 teenagers die each year due to pregnancy and childbirth complications.

Pediatrics created Jun 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

CDC: Many teen moms didn't think it could happen

A new government study suggests a lot of teenage girls are clueless about their chances of getting pregnant.

Health created Jan 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1