Teenage Pregnancy And Adoption

When it comes to teen pregnancy, there's a good chance that it's unplanned. Few woman between the ages of 15 and 19 are in a stable relationship and ready to raise a family. They're likely still in high school, college or starting a career. In 2006, about 750,000 teens in America became pregnant - one of the highest pregnancy rates in decades. For these women, teenage pregnancy is a life-changing event that demands the sacrifice or indefinite hold of their dreams. Many ended in abortion, some in miscarriages and many more were seen to term. But becoming pregnant doesn't mean there's only the option of seeing a pregnancy to term or aborting the it. There's also the adoption option, which does not require an abortion nor the life of a single parent. Adoption will require a nine-month commitment to the pregnancy before placing the child with an adoptive family as well as a little extra work and planning for the placement of the child.

Teenage pregnancy and adoption is a combination that allows birth mother and baby a second chance at life. To find out more about the relationship and how to get someone experiencing an unplanned teenage pregnancy involved in adoption, visiting Planned Parenthood or talking to a health care provider can get her on what may be the right track. These health care providers and counselors will advise on the differences between working with an agency or with an independent facilitator as well as the pros and cons of the adoption process.