Care of Adolescent Parents and Their Children

Teen pregnancy and parenting remain important public health issues in the United States around world. A significant proportion of teen parents reside with their families origin, which may positively or negatively affect family structure. parents, defined as those 15 to 19 years age, are at high risk for repeat births. Pediatricians can play an role care adolescent children. This clinical report updates a previous on children addresses management specific this population, including breastfeeding, prenatal management, adjustments parenthood. Challenges unique reviewed, along suggestions pediatrician models intervention care.