teenage pregnancy

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.

A young girl, convicted of murder as a child, serves her sentence only to be placed in a group home, where, upon her release, she must grapple with starting over and an unplanned pregnancy.

Luna Begay, a studious teenage girl, is brought to a party by her sister Issy where she ends up drugged and assaulted by the charming and sophisticated Jon and remains in denial about the rape until her sister Issy figures out that Luna is pregnant.

How big of a concern is teen pregnancy in today's society? What options do teens have once they get pregnant? This controversial issue is examined in depth, presenting young adults with information from all sides of the debate. Graphs and full-color photographs highlight the discussion of the underlying social factors that are the root causes of teen pregnancy to make readers better informed about these issues. A list of websites gives pregnant teens resources to turn to for support and advice.