Teenage Mothers Research Articles

Clinical and individual features associated with maternal stress inyoung adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Parents of people with autism spectrum disorder experience both negative stressful and positive events. Several clinical and socio-demographic features of children on the autism spectrum have been associated with parenting stress in their families. However, there have been few studies that focus on adolescents and the role of cognitive impairment has rarely been addressed. The main aim of the present research is to explore associations between autism symptoms, cognitive impairment, emotional and behavioral problems, socio-demographic features, and maternal stress in a sample of young adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder with and without cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment and emotional and behavioral problems are associated with maternal stress, while autism symptoms seem to play a minor role. Maternal education and occupation are only associated with maternal stress in the group with cognitive impairment, while maternal age is stress-associated in the group of adolescents without cognitive impairment. Age-related implications for intervention and future research directions are discussed. LAY SUMMARY: Parents of individuals on the autism spectrum are exposed to both negative stressful and enriching experiences during their parenthood. While the influence of several child characteristics and socio-demographic features on parental stress during childhood has been widely explored in past studies, studies on teenagers are limited. The aim of the present research is to explore the influence of several characteristics on maternal stress levels in families with teenagers on the autism spectrum. We found that cognitive impairment and emotional and behavioral problems are associated with maternal stress, while autism symptoms seem to play a minor role. Socio-demographic features are not associated with maternal stress. Broadly speaking, the subjective perception of parental distress in both groups is less related to teenagers' characteristics then the perception of having a difficult interaction with the teenagers. We divided our participants into two groups (one group with cognitive impairment and the other group without). We found that mothers of teenagers with cognitive impairment are generally more stressed compared to the other group. Furthermore, we confirm that emotional and behavioral problems seem to play a major role in maternal stress (especially in the group without cognitive impairment), while autism symptoms seem to play a minor role. Furthermore, we found that maternal education/occupation and maternal age are associated with maternal stress in the group with and the group without cognitive impairment respectively. This research highlights the association between several variables and stress in mothers of adolescents on the spectrum. Results are discussed in the framework of previous findings highlighting the lack of adequate care and support services for families, especially for those of adolescents on the spectrum with cognitive impairment.

Percepción de las madres adolescentes respecto al uso de métodos anticonceptivos en comunidades anexas en región de la selva, 2018

Introducción: La selva peruana es un área geográfica con una alta tasa de natalidad, a su vez se encuentra la mayor proporción de madres adolescentes; ENDES reveló que en el país solo el 28,4% de las mujeres adolescentes ha usado alguna vez métodos anticonceptivos. Objetivo: Identificar cual es la percepción de las madres adolescentes respecto al uso de métodos anticonceptivos en comunidades anexas al distrito de Masisea-Ucayali en el 2018. Material y Métodos: Estudio cualitativo de tipo “fenomenológico”. La población estudiada estuvo conformada por las madres adolescentes de entre 12-19 años. Se obtuvo una muestra de 13 personas mediante un muestreo teórico cualitativo. Se utilizó un análisis comparativo constante para analizar y sacar conclusiones de los datos de la entrevista. Resultados: La mayoría de las mujeres participantes del estudio tienen conocimientos básicos sobre los métodos anticonceptivos; por otro lado, la perspectiva que tienen frente a estos se ve influenciada por diversos factores. Uno de los factores de mayor relevancia en la percepción es la experiencia de las participantes referida a los efectos secundarios de los anticonceptivos sobretodo hormonales; un segundo factor de relevancia es la opinión de la pareja frente a su uso, ya que el 100% de las mujeres con pareja refirieron consultar a su pareja antes de usar algún anticonceptivo. Conclusiones: Nuestro estudio concluye que la perspectiva de las participantes es influida por el contexto socio cultural; asimismo, se reconoce al centro de salud de la localidad como principal difusor de información referente a métodos anticonceptivos.

Do socially isolated children become socially isolated adults?

Social isolation - the lack of social contacts in number and frequency - has been shown to have a negative impact on health and well-being. Using group-based trajectory analysis of longitudinal data from a New Zealand birth cohort, we created a typology of social isolation based on onset during the life course and persistence into adulthood. We then characterized each type according to risk factors related to family environment and child behavior that have been shown previously to be associated with social isolation. Based on fit statistics and distinctness of trajectories we considered the four-class model to be the most appropriate: (1) 'never isolated' (71.6 % of the cohort), (2) 'adult only' (10.1 %), (3) 'child only' (14.3 %), and (4) 'persistent isolation' (4.0 %). Family-environmental factors - i.e. having a teen-aged mother, having a single parent, frequent changes in residence, or maltreatment - tended to be associated with both child and adult onset and persistence of social isolation, whereas child-behavioral factors - i.e. self-control or internalizing symptoms - applied more to the child onset of social isolation. Sensitivity analyses using empirically defined groups - based on 15 % 'cut-offs' for isolation in childhood and adulthood - produced similar life-course groupings and similar associations. Our findings provide insights into the development of social isolation and demonstrate the changeability of social isolation across almost four decades of the life span. They also suggest family-based and child-based interventions could address child onset and the persistence of social isolation into adulthood.

An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Basotho Teenage Mothers’ Experiences in Early Motherhood at a Rural School

This study explored Basotho teenage mothers' experiences in early motherhood at a rural school in a district in South Africa. The interpretative phenomenological qualitative approach and the contextual and phenomenological study designs were used in this study. Five participants (N=5) were purposively selected. Semi-structured interviews were employed as a tool for data collection. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to analyse the data. The findings demonstrated that Basotho teenage mothers experience insufficient support from the family and the school management team. They are expelled from the school during their pregnancy and only allowed to return to school after giving birth. They also lack support from their teenage husbands. Thus, Basotho teenage mothers are stigmatised, discriminated against, and lack support from their teenage husbands, peers, and the community during their early motherhood. The study recommended that the School-Based Support Team (SBST) should train teachers on the best support mechanisms for teenage mothers.
 
 Received: 24 August 2020 / Accepted: 21 November 2020 / Published: 10 May 2021

Associations between adverse childhood experiences and migraine among teenage mothers in Peru

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the association between (1) different types of ACEs and migraine, and (2) the number of ACEs and migraine among adolescent mothers in Lima, Peru. MethodsOur cross-sectional study included 787 adolescent mothers (14- to 18-years of age) in Peru. In-person interviews were conducted postpartum, in hospital, within 2-days of delivery. Nine types of ACEs were assessed, including exposure to three categories of abuse, two categories of neglect, and four categories of household dysfunction. Multivariable logistic regression procedures were used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for the association between ACEs and migraine while adjusting for putative confounders. ResultsApproximately 75% of adolescent mothers reported having experienced at least one type of ACE. Adolescent mothers who reported any childhood abuse had 1.49-fold increased odds of migraine (aOR = 1.49; 95% CI 1.03–2.18) compared to those with no history of childhood abuse. Adolescent mothers who reported experiencing household dysfunction had 1.56-fold increase odds of migraine (aOR = 1.56; 95% CI 1.09–2.24). Compared to participants who reported no ACE, those who experienced four or more ACEs had 3.09-fold (aOR = 3.09; 95% CI 1.80–5.40) increased odds of migraine (ptrend < 0.001). ConclusionExposure to ACEs is highly prevalent in adolescent-aged mothers postpartum and is associated with increased odds of migraine. These findings support the importance of screening for ACEs and migraine among adolescent mothers; and the need for providing culturally appropriate, trauma-informed headache care.

Risk factors of stunting during the complementary feeding period 6-23 months in the Philippines

Introduction: Stunting persists as a public health problem in the Philippines, affecting 30% of under-five children. This study aimed to identify the drivers of stunting in young Filipino children aged 6-23 months. Methods: Data were extracted from the cross-sectional Updating Survey conducted in 2015 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Potential predictors of stunting, which were categorised into childrelated characteristics, feeding practices, maternal socio-demographic status and health practices, and household economic and food security status, were examined using descriptive and regression analyses. Results: Of the 2,275 children aged 6-23 months, 18.7% were stunted and 8.3% were severely stunted. The risk of stunting increased significantly among older children aged 12-23 months (relative risk ratio, RRR 3.04), males within 6-23 months of age (RRR 1.99), and low-birth-weight infants (RRR 2.19). Children born from teenage mothers (RRR 1.90), mothers with short stature (RRR 2.33), and mothers with low education (RRR 1.59) posed higher risks of becoming stunted relative to their counterparts. Mothers with &gt;4 children (RRR 2.44), coming from the poorest households (RRR 4.27), having untimely introduction of complementary foods (RRR 4.44), and not meeting the minimum meal frequency (RRR 2.30) increased the risks of severe stunting. Conclusion: The study illustrated the multi-factorial nature of stunting among Filipino children aged 6-23 months old. Therefore, a multi-sectoral approach is needed to address the underlying factors of stunting among young Filipino children to help achieve the country’s nutrition targets by 2025.

Partner Emotional Support and Child Problem Behaviors: The Indirect Role of Harsh Parenting for Young Mothers and Their Children.

Emotionally supportive partners promote the well-being of teenage mothers and their children as they navigate sensitive developmental periods. Yet, having focused on young parents' relationship dissolution, we know very little about benefits of partner supportiveness for the development of children's psychological adjustment or processes that may explain this association. Using five waves of Fragile Families and Child Well-being Study data (N = 771) and parallel process latent growth curve modeling, this study tested whether trajectories of partner supportiveness (measured by maternal reports of fathers' emotional support) directly mitigated trajectories of children's externalizing and internalizing problem behaviors (measured by maternal reports of problem behaviors) and/or whether such effects were indirectly linked through lower levels of maternal harsh parenting (measured by observational ratings of mother-child interactions). Results suggest that higher levels of partner supportiveness at birth were associated with child externalizing and internalizing trajectories that started at lower levels and demonstrated slower improvements across time. Lower starting levels of maternal harsh parenting when children were three years old partially explained associations between partner supportiveness at birth and lower levels of child externalizing symptoms at age three. Lessons gleaned from this study are discussed in context of young families' strengths and applied to practice-based settings.

Qualitative Study of Breastfeeding Practice Experiences of Teenager Mothers with Unwanted Pregnancy

Unwanted pregnancy in many adolescents raises physical, psychological and social problems. One of the problems of unwanted pregnancy in adolescents is reluctance to breastfeed. The purpose of this study was to obtain an in-depth overview of breastfeeding practice experiences in teenage mothers with unwanted pregnancies. This research is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach in adolescent mothers in the working area of the Gunungkidul District Health Center. Research participants were selected by purposive sampling with convenience sampling. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, FGDs and observations of field notes on eight participants of teenage mothers based on interview guidelines and conducted data analysis. The results of this study the majority of teenage mothers have experience of good breastfeeding practice. Almost all teenage mothers understand exclusive breastfeeding. There are several factors that influence teenage mothers when breastfeeding, such as the experience of facing difficulties early breastfeeding. Breastfeeding decision making in adolescents is strongly influenced by parents. Experience when dealing with physical problems, such as the initial illness of breastfeeding, a little milk comes out, nipples blisters and breast swelling. Family support and health workers make teenage mothers maintain breastfeeding practices. Another factor is the information of parents, the environment, peers, health workers and the experience of people around based on the observations they make. Conclusion breastfeeding practices in adolescent mothers with unwanted pregnancies gained experience facing difficulties early breastfeeding, decision-making experiences that are strongly influenced by family members, experiences when dealing with physical problems breastfeeding.

A comparison of the relationship between parental efficacy and social support systems of single teen mothers across different family forms in South African low socioeconomic communities

BackgroundTeenage parenting is recognised as one of the greatest health and social problems in South Africa. Research in South Africa has shown that by the age of 18 years, more than 30% of teens have given birth at least once. Teen mothers may feel disempowered because they are ‘othered’ and consequently, may develop forms of resistance which in most cases may inhibit their ability to parent. Social support is therefore, an imperative intervention for successful teen parenting but this is not clearly understood in South Africa. This study aimed to compare the relationship between parental efficacy and social support systems of single teen mothers across different family forms.MethodsA quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional comparative correlation design was conducted with 160 single teen mothers who resided with a family in a low socio-economic community. The participants completed a self-report questionnaire that comprised of the Social Provisions Scale, and the Parenting Sense of Competence scale. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation were used to investigate the data.ResultsA significant positive relationship between social support and parental efficacy was found. When comparing different family forms, single teen mothers’ residing with one parent reported greater levels of parental efficacy and single teen mothers’ residing with two parents, re-counted high levels of social support under the subscales; guide, reliable and nurture. However, when computing for guardian-skip generation, results show that there is no significant relationship between parental efficacy and social support. As well as no correlation across subscales of social support.ConclusionThe positive relationships between social support and parental efficacy are important for planning and applying parenting programmes amongst single teen mothers and facilitating awareness regarding the importance of social support and family forms when considering parenting practices.

Causes of early motherhood, consequences and prevention strategies: The case of early pregnant teenagers

This paper examined root causes of early pregnant teenagers under 19 years old. We selected 30 young girls from 3 districts of the southern Rwanda, who have been pregnant between 2018, 2019 and 2020. We decided to use "life story telling" methods whose analysis led us to the surprising major findings like the fact that more than 70% of our sample got pregnancy after the school abandon, 80% did not have any or false information on the sexual education and 90% of men pregnancy responsible are under 23 years old and are single. The findings showed also that more than 70% of the samples have no both parents. The findings established that negative influences from peers and environment, care free attitude of parents among others were factors that pre-dispose the girl-child to early motherhood. Also the effects include disruption of academic process, school drop-outs and poor public image. It was therefore, recommended that schools and homes should be more protective and shields the girl-child from negative influences. Education of the girl-child should be free and compulsory to enable teenage mothers go back to school after nursing her baby as many would love to do but for financial constraints The findings showed also that more than 70% of the sample have no both parents.

The child support grant and childbearing in South Africa: is there a case for a basic income grant?

This is the first study in South Africa analysing the impact of the child support grant (CSG) on higher-order fertility behaviour based on a nationally representative dataset. The study uses the fifth wave of national income dynamics study (NIDS) survey data covering women from age 15 to 58 years to undertake the propensity score matching technique to ascertain whether the CSG grant drives fertility behaviour. The findings indicate that, while the CSG does not have a significant impact on fertility rates among teen mothers, older mothers from the age of 20 upwards to 58 years receiving the CSG have significantly more children compared to those that do not receive the grant, even after controlling for other relevant precursors and factoring in self-selection issues. This study underscores the need to consider the perverse incentives while designing social policy.

Postpartum depression and anxiety among mothers of preterm neonates in western Kenya

Background/Aims Taking care of a preterm neonate can be stressful for a mother, given the baby's illness and lower survival rate. As medical needs for the preterm neonate take centre stage in the newborn unit, the mother and her role can be overshadowed, resulting in neglect of her physical and emotional needs. This may lead to postpartum depression and anxiety; if undetected and untreated, this can result in maternal dysfunction, which can also adversely affect the neonate. However, few studies have been carried out on the effect of preterm neonates on mothers' psychological state in low-resource countries. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of and sociodemographic characteristics associated with postpartum depression and anxiety in mothers of preterm neonates, and to determine mothers' perceptions towards nurses' support. Methods This was a hospital-based cross-sectional descriptive study involving 262 mothers with preterm neonates, who were selected using systematic random sampling. Data were collected using the self-reporting Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Beck's Anxiety Inventory and the Nurse Parent Support Tool. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24.0. Descriptive statistics used included frequencies and percentages, while inferential statistics to determine associations between categorical variables involved the chi-square test. P≤0.05 was considered significant. Results The prevalence of postpartum depression and anxiety was 65.5% and 63.3% respectively. A significant association existed between depression and marital status (P=0.049) and also level of education (P=0.035). There was also a significant association between anxiety and age (P=0.049), education (P=0.009) and occupation (P=012). Almost a third (31.7%) of participants indicated that nurses were not helpful in allaying their worries and 28.2% reported that nurses were not concerned regarding their feeding and sleep. Conclusions The prevalence of postpartum depression and anxiety was higher among single, young or teenage mothers with a low level of education and low socioeconomic status. Unfortunately, it seemed that the mental wellbeing of mothers with preterm babies was not a priority for most nurses attending to their babies. The authors recommend that nurses' roles are expanded to include screening for postpartum depression and anxiety, and providing psychosocial support to mothers of preterm neonates who are hospitalised in the newborn unit.

The role of husband in supporting exclusive breastfeeding among teenage mothers in Boyolali, Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the role of husbands of teenage mothers in exclusive breastfeeding practice in Boyolali Regency. Respondents in this study were husbands of teenage mothers with total of 233 participants. Research data were analyzed using logistic regression tests. The results of the Multiple Linear Regression analysis show that the husband's income variable in the study was the dominant factor associated with exclusive breastfeeding for teenage mothers. Factors of husband's income (AOR=3.263, 95% CI: 1.819-5.851), husband's knowledge (AOR=2.334, 95% CI: 1.307-4.167), and husband's support (p=<0.001, 95% CI: 1.669-5.383) were associated with exclusive breastfeeding to teenage mothers in Boyolali Regency. Husband's age, education, occupation, and attitude did not show a relationship with exclusive breastfeeding practices. Future studies are suggested to examine the role of other parties than husbands (biological mother/mother-in-law and health workers) in exclusive breastfeeding practice in teenage mothers.

Predicting Child Maltreatment over the Early Life Course: A Prospective Study.

A large number of early life exposures predict child maltreatment. Using data from a 30-year birth cohort study we examine 12 early life course risk factors of four types of self-reported childhood maltreatment recalled at the 30-year follow-up. Of the 7223 children in the sample at birth, 2425 responded to the Child Trauma Questionnaire at the 30-year follow-up. On adjusted analysis being a teenage mother predicts childhood physical and sexual abuse, as well as child neglect. More numerous maternal marital partner changes in the 5years after the birth predict offspring experiences of emotional abuse, sexual abuse and childhood neglect. Policy responses should focus on the broad social context in which children are reared as the most effective approach to reducing the high level of childhood abuse and neglect.

Teenage pregnancy and dropout rate from school after delivery in Northern Thailand

Objective: To examine the percentage of teenage mothers returning to schools after delivery and predicting factors.Methods: A retrospective cohort study of pregnant women aged

Parenting with Unintended Pregnancy in East Java, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study

Teenage pregnancy is known to significantly impact the health of mothers and babies. Lack of preparations and poor knowledge might lead teenage mothers to have difficulties in practicing good parenting. Therefore, it is essential to assess parenting styles in adolescents with unwanted pregnancy (UP). This study aimed to analyse how teenage mothers with unwanted pregnancy nurture their babies. This research used a qualitative method with Rapid Assessment Procedure (RAP) study design. In-depth interviews, triangulations and observations were employed to obtain the data. Six informants participated in this study who were chosen purposively based on the inclusion criteria. The results showed that all informants took care of their babies by themselves. However, the majority of them showed inadequate exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), immunization and posyandu (Indonesian-integrated health post system) visit. Lack of informants’ understanding was found to be the leading factor of the inadequacies.&#x0D; Keywords: parenting, unintended pregnancy, adolescent, sexual health

SOCIO DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO ECONOMIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ADVERSE BIRTH OUTCOMES AMONG NEONATES IN KAJIADO COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine socio demographic and socio economic factors associated with adverse birth outcomes among neonates in Kajiado County Referral Hospital.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: Cross sectional study design was used. The study population was women admitted in post-natal ward at Kajiado county Referral Hospital having delivered within 48 hours. Systematic sampling was used to select the women admitted in post-natal ward. A total of 163 study participants were recruited through systematic sampling. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data from the respondents. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Pearson chi-square test was used to determine the significance of association between each outcome variable and the independent variables. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% CI were used to estimate the strength of association. The threshold for significance was set at P&lt;0.05 at all levels of analyses. Summary statistic of independent variables was presented using frequency tables, pie charts, percentages and graphs.&#x0D; Results: The study found out that teenage pregnancy (giving birth at age ≤19 years) was significantly associated with preterm births and low birth weight. Neonates who were born by teenage mothers had higher odds of being preterm and low birth weight than those whose mothers were of higher ages .Neonates born to mothers who were single had higher odds of low birth weight and preterm births compared to those born to married mothers. Neonates whose mothers resided in rural area had higher odds of having low birth weight and preterm birth compared to the urban dwellers.&#x0D; Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that there is need of prevention of teenage pregnancies. This can be achieved by including sexuality and health education in the new competence based curriculum, development of laws with stiffer penalties for punishing those responsible for impregnating teenage girls. The study also recommended the empowerment of girl child through access to education, sensitizing the community against retrogressive cultural practices that lead to early pregnancies such as early marriages.

Assessment of the Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and Gravida in Teen Age Girls at People Medical College Hospital Nawabshah Pakistan

Objectives: To assess of the pregnancy induced hypertension and gravida in teen age girls at People Medical College Hospital Nawabshah Pakistan.&#x0D; Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 200 pregnant women from Gynecology &amp; Obstetrics Department of Unit-1 and 2 People Medical College Hospital Nawabshah from January 2018 to December 2018. The sampling technique was convenience sampling. The frequency and association between the hypertension and Gravida were observed. Blood Pressure was taken by sphygmomanometer of mercury type B.P apparatus from 200 pregnant women and interviewed all the study subjects. A well designed and structured questionnaire (consist of age, gravida and hypertension related questions) was used for data collection and analyzed statistically. The data was analyzed statistically by SPSS Version 20.0.&#x0D; Results: The mean age of married teenage girls was 16.6 Years with SD ± 2.3 Years. The study results show that 23.5% of Teenage mothers were suffering from Pregnancy Induced Hypertension. 83% women participants were in the age group of 17 to 19 years. Majority 80.3% of marriages were in the age of 13 to16 years. 76% of women were in 1st and 2nd Gravida. Conclusion: One fourth of Teenage married girls are suffering from Pregnancy Induced Hypertension. The maternal age of 17-19 years has been found most common age group for pregnancy induced hypertension, more common in 1st and 2nd Gravida.

Aboriginal children’s health, playgroup participation and early learning outcomes in two remote Northern Territory communities

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the impact of early health risks on young Aboriginal children’s attendance in playgroups and their early learning outcomes. Design: The study used a cross-sectional design to identify associations between children’s early health characteristics, their attendance at a Families as First Teachers (FaFT) playgroup and their early learning outcomes. Setting: A total of 128 Aboriginal children from two remote Northern Territory (NT) communities attending FaFT playgroups participated in the study. Method: Health data were coded as risk factors and associated with children’s attendance and learning outcome data. Results: Children in the cohort experienced relatively high rates of health risks: ear infections (otitis media, 57%), anaemia (37%), skin infections (28%), low birthweight (22%), low weight for age (19%) and a high proportion were born to teenage mothers (26%). However, these rates were lower than previously recorded rates for Aboriginal children in remote NT communities. Despite the presence of multiple health risks, low weight for age was the only risk factor found to be negatively associated with children’s learning outcomes (language skills) and only two health risks (teenage motherhood and lower child haemoglobin levels) were negatively associated with children’s attendance at playgroup. Most children (65%) experienced one or two health risks during the study and no significant associations were found between the number of health risks experienced and children’s attendance or learning outcomes. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of culturally responsive, evidence-based and integrated health and education programmes within remote Aboriginal Australian communities as a means to mitigate risks to poor learning and development outcomes.

OBSTETRICAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOME IN TEENAGE PREGNANCIES IN SUBHIMALAYAN REGION

Objectives:To assess the quantum of problem of teenage pregnancy, ascertain the different risk factors associated with and to evaluate outcome of pregnancy in teenage mothers. Design: Hospital based prospective case control study Department of Obstetrics and G . Setting: ynaecology, Central Referral Hospital (CRH), a teaching hospital of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim, India. All teenage Participants: pregnant women (aged 13-19 years) and Non teenage pregnant women of same gestational age as of teenage pregnant women admitted for delivery. Incidence of Teenage Pregnancy and the Primary outcome measures: maternal and neonatal outcomes. Results: Teenage pregnancy rate was found to be 5.51%, with statistically signicant number of patients being those referred to our hospital. The mean age of teenage mothers was found to be 18.5 +/- 0.66 years, with 60.80% from lower class. 40.80% patients had Anemia, whereas PIH and thrombocytopenia was seen in 8 (7.20%) and 1 (0.80%) patients respectively. 76.80% of teenage delivered vaginally, but statistically signicant higher cesarean was in NonTeenage pregnancies (P&lt;0.0001). The incidence of PPH was found to be statistically high (P=0.0357) in teenage pregnancies. More LBW babies were born to teenage mother (P&lt;0.05), and admission rates in NICU was found to be statistically signicant (P=0.042). To conclude Conclusions: teenage pregnancy is associated with increased maternal as well as neonatal morbidity and mortality. Reduction in teenage pregnancies can be achieved through education, awareness programs, sex education and free and easy access to effective contraception