teenage pregnancy

Jane, one of the most popular girls and best students in her school, loses her good reputation when she has a baby at the age of fourteen, but as her Native American grandmother predicted, Jane learns that motherhood has only made her stronger.

Teens will face issues such as whether or not to have sex, what contraception is right for them, and what to do in the event of a pregnancy. By having the facts and understanding how their bodies work, readers will be better equipped to make these very grown up decisions responsibly.

Devon Davenport is a straight-A student and prominent player on her school's soccer team, but when she is linked to an abandoned baby found in the trash she is accused of attempted murder.

High school student Liselle Mason, having found out she is pregnant, struggles to decide what to do and who she can trust.

Dealing with the issues surrounding teen pregnancy can be difficult, especially as there isn't a standardized way of approaching the topic by families and in schools. Providing teens with comprehensive fact-based sexual education can help them make informed choices about their reproductive health and futures. This thoughtful and informative book helps eliminate the stigma associated with teen parenthood, and a Myths and Facts sidebar helps correct common misconceptions about the topic. Chapters discuss teens' rights to sexual health services and the choices they can make if they become pregnant.

1838: Northumberland, England. Longstone Lighthouse on the Farne Islands has been Grace Darlings home for all of her twenty-two years. When she and her father rescue shipwreck survivors in a furious storm, Grace becomes celebrated throughout England, the subject of poems, ballads, and plays. But far more precious than her unsought fame is the friendship that develops between Grace and a visiting artist. Just as George Emmerson captures Grace with his brushes, she in turn captures his heart. 1938: Newport, Rhode Island. Nineteen-years-old and pregnant, Matilda Emmerson has been sent away from Ireland in disgrace. She is to stay with Harriet, a reclusive relative and assistant lighthouse keeper, until her baby is born. A discarded, half-finished portrait opens a window into Matilda???s family history. As a deadly hurricane approaches, two women, living a century apart, will be linked forever by their instinctive acts of courage and love.

A day-by-day account of the life of a fourteen-year-old pregnant teenager who struggles with the decision of whether or not to keep her baby and her feelings for the father of the unborn child.

Presents advice and facts for pregnant teens on what to expect during pregnancy, labor, and the first few months of their baby's life. Includes a list of organizations to contact and resources for further information.

"Who cares that the prize for the Sun City Originals contest is fifteen grand? Not Dia, that's for sure. Because Dia knows that without a band, she hasn't got a shot at winning. Because ever since Hanna's drinking took over her life . . . well, there hasn't been a band. It used to be the three of them, Dia, Jules, and Hanna, messing around and making music and planning for the future. But that was then, and this is now--and now means a baby, a failed relationship, a stint in rehab, all kinds of off beats that have interrupted the rhythm of their friendship. But like the lyrics of a song you used to play on repeat, there's no forgetting a best friend. And for Dia, Jules, and Hanna, this impossible challenge--to ignore the past, in order to jump start the future--will only become possible if they finally make peace with the girls they once were, and the girls they are finally letting themselves be"--Provided by publisher.

This text guides readers through important first steps to taking on a potential journey to parenthood, from telling your parents, to finding a medical practitioner, or deciding to terminate a pregnancy.