Teen pregnancy

Programs That Work Now Some 63% of teen parents depended on public programs for medical needs and daily living expenses in 1992. This includes needs for formula, food, heat, and transportation. In Ohio, the state, private organizations and federally funded programs together provide assistance to pregnant teens and teen mothers. The programs make sure that the girls are eating well, receive prenatal care, and get encouragement to stay in school to secure a future for themselves and …

…teen mothers. To give practical help the Lamaze Childbirth Association prepares teen mothers for the last few weeks in their pregnancy just as much as women. The association gives a seven week natural childbirth class in Columbus geared to the needs of young mothers. With the help of grants from the federal, state and local level the program can be offered to low income girls with no charge, and make the birthing process less scary.