teen parents options

Options Teen Parents go Through

By: Luisa Contreras

Abort the baby

Keep the baby

Put the baby for adoption

Pros and Cons

pros

Pros and Cons

Pros and Cons

• Pregnancy terminates immediately.
• Abortion, overall, is less expensive than parenting.
• You can choose to be a parent when you are able and ready to be.

pros cons

Pros cons

• You won’t raise your baby
• Many birth mothers say they feel the grief from the loss of their child for several years.
• Some people won’t understand and respect your choice.

• You provide a couple with the child they have always dreamed of.
• You will know that you gave your child a chance at the life you want.
• Adoption is free.

• possible greater risk of cephalopelvic disproportion.
• higher rate of infant mortality.
• high blood pressure.
• changes/depression and have so many pressure.

• positive changes and benefits.
• practical considerations.
• having a connection with the baby.

cons

• You might regret the decision either immediately or later
• Abortion is a medical procedure which poses risks to your fertility.
• The procedure is expensive and can cost up to $1,000