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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Rising teenage pregnancy among young teens in Philippines

Amid the Valentine's Day celebrations in the Philippines, declining teen pregnancies among older girls contrast sharply with rising cases among those under 15. Images of romance and young love fill social media feeds, restaurants, and shopping malls across the Philippines. Some local groups also use the season to distribute condoms and awareness flyers. However, behind the festivities lies a more complicated reality as national data show a worrying pattern behind the romantic veneer.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bump: A Christmas Film review the most masochistic holiday ever?

Oly and Santi, now married with children, face chaotic parenting and a festive special showing them traveling with a newborn to Colombia and a cruise.
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

The sex ed you get depends on your ZIP code - and your state's politics

Restrictions on comprehensive sex education are increasing, jeopardizing youth health, access to reproductive care, and contributing to teen pregnancies and educational disruptions.
US news
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

She Was Pregnant at 15. Then a Meeting at Applebee's Changed Everything for Her and the Baby

A 15-year-old chose adoption with a loving couple to give her daughter a stable life while retaining a role in the child's life.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

A Mom Is Kicking Her Pregnant Teen Out Of The House, And Her Husband Isn't Happy About It

A retired mother told her pregnant 17-year-old to find independent living before the baby arrives to avoid becoming the child’s primary caregiver during retirement.
fromBoston.com
7 months ago

Man pleads guilty to raping, impregnating own daughter

A 44-year-old migrant man has pleaded guilty to raping and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter, receiving a sentence of 12 to 15 years in prison.
US politics
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Please get an abortion, East Bay school official allegedly told his teen rape victim. But the cops heard everything

Gerard Flaherty allegedly expressed his fear of facing jail time if the girl continued with her pregnancy, stating, 'I would go to jail if that happened.' He seemed panicked, worried about the implications for his life and family.
Public health
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

This Miami middle school student has made it her mission to help teen moms

Mina Boomer initiates a donation drive to support teen moms at C.O.P.E. Center, aiming to reduce stigma and provide necessary resources.
Women
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

More babies born to women over 40 than teens for first time in US history

Teen pregnancies in the US are declining, with more births occurring among women over 40 than among teenagers.
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