A woman has suffered enough harm and should not feel as if she needs to bring an unwanted child into her life. Rape can cause problems during pregnancy, with negative consequences for the mother and baby. Holding the baby can create psychological problems for both mother and baby. If a woman decides to keep and raise the child, she may have difficulty accepting it. The child may end up injured or with psychological problems resulting from the mother's upbringing of the child. Some children were killed by their mothers because the mothers could not accept the child. Some men rape girls and they get pregnant. Being young and pregnant comes with many medical risks. They may have high blood pressure, anemia, preeclampsia, low birth weight, or premature birth. It can also lead to depression. The girl may not want to tell her parents for fear of feeling unwanted/accepted. “In addition to increased health risks, children born to teenage mothers are more likely to experience social, emotional and other problems. These problems may include the following: Children born to teenage mothers are less likely to receive adequate nutrition, health care, and cognitive and social stimulation. As a result, they run the risk of underperforming academically. Children born to teenage mothers are at greater risk of abuse and
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