Pregnant Teens Have Unrealistic Views of Motherhood

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Posted on: August 10th, 2006
Filed Under: [ Health ] [ Hispanic News ]
“Hispanic teens were the least likely to feel unprepared for the responsibilities of motherhood.”

“Many pregnant teenage girls have unrealistic views of how their lives will be with a new baby, a new study finds.

For example, some teens surveyed for the study felt they were prepared for the changes ahead and thought that having a baby would enhance their “connectedness” to other people in their lives, including their boyfriends”

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