The World Health Organization (WHO) is defined as an
adolescent 10-19 age group. The most important feature of the adolescent period
is the completion of physical, sexual and psychological development. Maternal
mortality and pregnancy-related problems are more common in women under the age
of 18 compared to women aged 20-29.
The complication rate is higher in adolescents due to the
lack of care both before and during pregnancy, as well as poor preparation for
childbirth and parenting.
In addition, since the pelvis (bone development of the hip)
continues in adolescents, it did not reach adult size completely. Therefore,
difficult birth can occur. Depending on difficult birth, fistula, urine and
stool incontinence and social isolation as a result of these are observed.
Especially in developing countries, young mothers have higher rates of anemia
due to malnutrition, abortion, preterm birth, pregnancy-induced hypertension
and cesarean section.
Mortality among babies born under women under 15 is higher
than those under 20. In this group, growth retardation and preterm birth are
common in the unborn babies. More neurological diseases can be seen in these
babies with low birth weight. This may cause nervous disorders such as mental retardation,
cerebral palsy and epilepsy in their future lives.
As a result, having sexual intercourse or getting married at
adolescent age brings adolescent pregnancy along with maternal and child
health. For this reason, it is very important to postpone pregnancy for a while
in the adolescent period. Adolescents should seek counseling on sexually
transmitted diseases, methods of contraception and nutrition.
-INFORMING THE MOTHERS BEFORE PREGNANCY
-CORD BLOOD BANKING
-DOES THE AGE OF THE FATHER BRINGS SOME RISKSWITH ADVANCING AGES?
-MALE PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS
