Pregnancy at a Young Age

Teenage Pregnancy Facts The rate of teenage pregnancies in Australia has declined significantly over a number of years and has been stable over recent years. Only five per cent of children are now born to women aged 19 years and under. Estimates vary, but it is believed that around one in four sexually active teenage young women become pregnant by mistake, and approximately half of these unwanted pregnancies are terminated.

Options An unplanned pregnancy is a traumatic event, and a teenage woman needs empathetic support. Pressure from parents, medical staff, friends and partners can exacerbate her stress. Her options include: Abortion  :  Adoption :  Foster care : Parenting

Complications in Pregnancy Teenage women generally encounter more problems during pregnancy and childbirth than older women. Reasons for the higher complication rate include: Physical immaturity : Lack of health care knowledge : Cigarette smoking : Alcohol consumption and the use of other social drugs: Poor diet: Inadequate antenatal care: High levels of emotional distress.

Pregnancy - When is your baby due?

Due Date Calculator Use the Due Date Calculator to find out the due date of your baby the Due Date Calendar will tell you the approximate due date of the baby's birth.

Pregnancy - Morning Sickness

Coping with Morning Sickness Morning sickness is one of the most common and most well known symptoms of early pregnancy. Between 7 and 8 out of every 10 pregnant women will feel sick (nausea) during their pregnancy and 5 or 6 out of 10 will actually experience some vomiting. Certain changes to the way food is prepared and eaten may help. These suggestions are worth trying.

Pregnancy - Counselling

Counselling If you have any concerns or queries associated with an unexpected or difficult pregnancy, abortion or other pregnancy loss, our counsellors can help.

Pregnancy - Abortion

Abortion Abortion, or termination of pregnancy, is used to describe the early ending of a pregnancy, prior to full term, by medical intervention. However, this information package does not focus on spontaneous abortion or miscarriage, or abortion resulting from diagnosis of a foetal abnormality (information on these topics is available from the WHV library and/or health information line).

Pregnancy - The morning after pill

The Morning after pill The morning after pill is generally perceived as an emergency treatment for recent unprotected intercourse or failed contraception. Consisting of high dosages of the regular contraceptive pill,

Smoking while Pregnant

Smoking during pregnancy We know more and more these days about the effects of cigarette smoking on pregnancy. For instance did you know that cigarette smoke contains 2000 components. Some of the most harmful for pregnant women and their babies is thought to be nicotine, carbon monoxide and cyanide.

Pregnancy at school

Pregnant at school The Association of Women Educators' 2000 publication celebrates the dedicated, compassionate, imaginative and resourceful staff of schools across Australia who have found innovative ways to support pregnant and parenting students complete school and most of all, the courageous young women who shared their stories with us and who are doing their best to make a good lives for themselves and their children.

Pregnancy A girls point of view

Girls on Pregnancy Discovering you're pregnant should be a joyous and momentous occasion, however, four out of every ten young women aren't quite so pleased. An unplanned pregnancy is one of life's most difficult experiences. Thoughts and feelings are confusing and it's hard to know what to do and where to turn for help and support.