Adolescent Pregnancy, A Social Stigma

In previous centuries adolescent pregnancy was normal but in developed countries in 20th century teenage mothers are common [1]. According to the definition of WHO Adolescent pregnancy can be defined as pregnancy in between the age of 15 to 19 years of age [2]. Early marriage, lack of knowledge of contraceptive methods , drug abuse, adverse childhood environment are the leading causes of early pregnancy. Adolescent pregnancy are higher risk for some obstetric complications such as placenta praevia, Pregnancy induced hypertension, preterm labour, severe anaemia and preeclampsia [3].