Download or read book Telling Birth Stories of Teen Mothers written by Suzanne Marie Broetje and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book It Couldn t Happen to Me Three True Stories of Teenage Moms written by Beth Johnson and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johanna, Rasheedah, and Rachel: each became an unmarried mother while she was still in her teens. With the birth of her baby, each girl’s “ordinary" teen life was over. Johanna’s boyfriend acted happy when he heard she was pregnant. But as her pregnancy progressed, she saw less and less of him. Soon after the baby’s birth, he went to jail. How would she support a baby without even a high school degree? After Rasheedah’s baby was born, all she could do was cry. She didn’t know anything about babies. She didn’t even dare touch this screaming, demanding stranger. Her depression grew as her dreams of college vanished into thin air. Rachel wanted to be popular. Boys liked her. But she also wanted to save her reputation. When she discovered she was pregnant, she told a lie—one that would haunt her until her daughter was born. Johanna, Rasheedah, and Rachel are three of today’s teen moms. They have offered to share their stories so that other young girls won’t make the mistake of thinking, “It couldn’t happen to me."
Download or read book The Note on the Mirror written by Julia Loren and published by Zondervan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In first-person accounts, eight young women objectively delineate the trauma of too-early pregnancy and the for-a-lifetime complexities of adoption, abortion, and parenthood...the voice of experience dealing compassionately and openly with the pain and the problems of unplanned teenage pregnancy. Its readers will vicariously experience the ramifications of the choices that unwed teenage mothers have to consider and select for themselves and their unborn...
Download or read book On Becoming a Teen Mom written by Mary Patrice Erdmans and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2015-02-06 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2013, New York City launched a public education campaign with posters of frowning or crying children saying such things as “I’m twice as likely not to graduate high school because you had me as a teen” and “Honestly, Mom, chances are he won’t stay with you.” Campaigns like this support a public narrative that portrays teen mothers as threatening the moral order, bankrupting state coffers, and causing high rates of poverty, incarceration, and school dropout. These efforts demonize teen mothers but tell us nothing about their lives before they became pregnant. In this myth-shattering book, the authors tell the life stories of 108 brown, white, and black teen mothers, exposing the problems in their lives often overlooked in pregnancy prevention campaigns. Some stories are tragic and painful, marked by sexual abuse, partner violence, and school failure. Others depict "girl next door" characters whose unintended pregnancies lay bare insidious gender disparities. Offering a fresh perspective on the links between teen births and social inequalities, this book demonstrates how the intersecting hierarchies of gender, race, and class shape the biographies of young mothers.
Download or read book Dear Diary I m Pregnant written by Anrenée Englander and published by Annick Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In poignant and insightful interviews, Anrénee Englander presents the voices of ten pregnant teens as they discuss their experiences and choices around motherhood, adoption and abortion. First published to critical acclaim in 1997, this new edition contains the original interviews as well as d material including a resources section. Presenting different points of view, DEAR DIARY, I’M PREGNANT is a non-judgmental source of information for all teens that provides support and guidance for those who find themselves in this situation. Chosen by The New York Public Library’s “Books for the Teen Age” list and hailed by The Globe and Mail for its “...frank, revealing and brave conversations,” this is a must-read book for young women looking for reassurance that they are not alone.
Download or read book Teen Pregnancy and Motherhood written by Mary-Lane Kamberg and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2012-12-15 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choosing to become a mother is a difficult choice for any woman. It can be especially difficult for teen mothers without the right kind of support and information. Support is provided within the text, as is the necessary information a new teen mom needs to prepare for the birth of her baby and the first few years of her baby's life.
Download or read book Teenage Pregnancy written by Norah Piehl and published by Greenhaven Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses teenage pregnancy.
Download or read book Risking the Future written by Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1987-02-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 1 million teenage girls in the United States become pregnant each year; nearly half give birth. Why do these young people, who are hardly more than children themselves, become parents? This volume reviews in detail the trends in and consequences of teenage sexual behavior and offers thoughtful insights on the issues of sexual initiation, contraception, pregnancy, abortion, adoption, and the well-being of adolescent families. It provides a systematic assessment of the impact of various programmatic approaches, both preventive and ameliorative, in light of the growing scientific understanding of the topic.
Download or read book Black Teenage Mothers written by Constance Willard Williams and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this ground-breaking book, Constance Williams reveals why, contrary to the adverse outcomes previously attributed to their lot, many black teenage mothers consider their lives enriched by childbearing. Here is a poignant exploration of themeaning of pregnancy and motherhood to young women who, although impoverished, express hope as freely tell their stories and reveal new truths about their attitudes. Williams discoverss that it is more often socialization -- not ignorance -- that leads black teens into motherhood at such a young age. She also reveals why early childbearing for these teens may well be an adaptive and even reasonable response to their social and cultural realities.
Download or read book Science and Babies written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1990-02-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By all indicators, the reproductive health of Americans has been deteriorating since 1980. Our nation is troubled by rates of teen pregnancies and newborn deaths that are worse than almost all others in the Western world. Science and Babies is a straightforward presentation of the major reproductive issues we face that suggests answers for the public. The book discusses how the clash of opinions on sex and family planning prevents us from making a national commitment to reproductive health; why people in the United States have fewer contraceptive choices than those in many other countries; what we need to do to improve social and medical services for teens and people living in poverty; how couples should "shop" for a fertility service and make consumer-wise decisions; and what we can expect in the futureâ€"featuring interesting accounts of potential scientific advances.
Download or read book Pregnancy and Parenting written by Jessica Akin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-06-09 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 900,000 teenage girls face pregnancies each year. Almost all of these pregnancies are unplanned, leaving teen moms and dads unprepared for the emotional, physical, and psychological journey ahead of them. What most parents find as a memorable and positive change in their lives, teens and their families often see as catastrophic and devastating. In Pregnancy and Parenting: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Jessica Akin guides teens through the unique issues and struggles of a life-changing event that can be overwhelming even for a fully mature adult. Once a teen decides what course to take—between parenting, adoption, or abortion—she must deal with the consequences of her decision, often alone, but sometimes with the father-to-be and other family members. Topics covered in this book include breaking the news choosing the next step dealing with judgments and criticism coping with loss co-parenting finishing school life beyond the baby This book is filled with stories from teen mothers and fathers who faced their unplanned pregnancy head on. Written without bias or judgement, Pregnancy and Parenting: The Ultimate Teen Guide emphasizes and encourages teens to empower themselves with knowledge and make the best choices and decisions for their individual futures.
Download or read book Birth Stories written by Jane Dwinell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1992-08-24 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Dwinell has written an important book using real-life scenarios to illustrate her unique philosophy of childbirth, one that can only inspire women to take greater control over how and where they give birth. From her vantage point as a birth attendant, Dwinell recounts the moving birth experiences of twenty different women. Thus the reader learns that there are no right or wrong ways to give birth. In fact, the author shows how satisfying it can be for women to exercise their own strength, power and choice in the birth process instead of yielding to unnecessary technological and medical interventions. Birth, she says, is a process of wellness, not illness. Hence, most women don't need medication to help them deal with normal birth pains if they have the proper empowering support during labor. When women give birth in a comfortable setting of their choice, the medical wrongs against them, committed in hospitals in the name of safety and technology, are prevented. In the face of opposition from an entrenched segment of the medical establishment, Dwinell dares the view that hospital care should not be routine but should be given only with good reason and the women's permission. For pregnant women and their partners, Birth Stories makes a convincing argument that under normal circumstances wach women's intuitive knowledge and individual resources can help her to labor and deliver successfully in her own way. Nurses, midwives, doctors, and birth educators will find it useful to realize that there are many ways to give birth . . . that it is important for the family to be together and make their own choices . . . and that pregnant women can have safe births without excessive medical intervention. This book can also serve as a guide for professionals who want to develop this type of birthing model within their own institution.
Download or read book Mediating Moms written by Elizabeth Podnieks and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2012 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women's studies, cultural studies.
Download or read book Dear Teen Mom written by Lindsey Hoskins and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-12 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Teen mom advocate and former teen mom herself Lindsey Hoskins has learned a lot from years of collective experience between herself and the young mothers she mentors each day. After the slew of negative media surrounding teen pregnancies and motherhood, Lindsey has compiled a guide with a wealth of advice and knowledge for new teen moms. From learning how to co-parent, emphasizing self-care to combating the judgment from others and listing resources for mothers to continue their education, Dear Teen Mom, contains all the information you will need as you begin your journey of motherhood. Included are stories from other teen moms and the struggles they faced, as well as their own tips and tricks on how to make a good life for you and your child. Heartfelt, caring, and informative, Dear Teen Mom, is the perfect starting point to teen motherhood. About the Author Lindsey Hoskins has been teaching for many years and works as a mentor for teen parents. She is a licensed cosmetologist and bilingual in English and Spanish. Hoskins loves her family, her students and being outdoors.
Download or read book The Epidemic of Teen Pregnancy An American Tragedy written by and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pregnancy Stories written by Cecelia A. Cancellaro and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cecelia Cancellaro has collected the most fascinating accounts of women's pregnancies ... What [these] many stories show is that it is really impossible to predict not only the events leading up to the birth, but the stories themselves." -Elisabeth Bing, author of Six Practical Lessons for an Easier ChildbirthCompiled for women who are or want to be pregnant, as well as their families and friends, these true tales provide answers to the questions all pregnant women ask themselves. Lively and absorbing, each story demystifies the nine months ahead. Shelves of pregnancy books tell what pregnancy should be like, but this book tells it like it is.
Download or read book Pregnant Girl written by Nicole Lynn Lewis and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NPR BOOKS WE LOVE 2021 Selection “[T]his book is so much more than a memoir . . . . Her prose has the power to undo deep-set cultural biases about poverty and parenthood.”—New York Times Book Review An activist calls for better support of young families so they can thrive and reflects on her experiences as a Black mother and college student fighting for opportunities for herself and her child. Pregnant Girl presents the possibility of a different future for young mothers—one of success and stability—in the midst of the dismal statistics that dominate the national conversation. Along with her own story as a young Black mother, Nicole Lynn Lewis weaves in those of the men and women she’s worked with to share a new perspective on how poverty, classism, and systemic racism impact teen pregnancy and on how effective programs and equitable policies can help teen parents earn college degrees, have increased opportunity, and create a legacy of educational and career achievements in their families. After Nicole became pregnant during her senior year in high school, she was told that college was no longer a reality—a negative outlook often unfairly presented to teen mothers. Nicole left home and experienced periods of homelessness, hunger, and poverty. Despite these obstacles, she enrolled at the College of William & Mary and brought her 3-month-old daughter along. Through her experiences fighting for resources to put herself through college, she discovered her true calling and founded her organization, Generation Hope, to provide support for teen parents and their children so they can thrive in college and kindergarten—driving a 2-generation solution to poverty. Pregnant Girl will inspire young parents faced with similar choices and obstacles that they too can pursue their goals with the right support.
