The long-term complications of adolescent pregnancy can impact both the mother and child. It goes beyond just listing the risks and looks at the underlying factors and societal influences that contribute to them. The situation is explained through a pregnant teen mother, Alice and her son Cavan.
- Alice faces financial strain, depression, substance abuse, social stigma, and family burden due to her pregnancy.
- Cavan has an increased risk of health problems, poor academic performance, and teenage pregnancy himself.
- The importance of sexual and reproductive health rights, access to family planning, and social responsibility to address adolescent pregnancy and its consequences are emphasised.
Original article posted here: https://www.thelondonobesityclinic.com/is-obesity-a-long-term-complication-of-adolescent-pregnancy/
