Pregnant 14-Year-Old Says Having a Child Is the Newest Fashion Among Teens

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by James

AKA_Monet,

From a biological standpoint, when is a human girl's body most primed to have kids?

I have heard cases of 4 year olds getting pregnant. As far as bring the baby to "partuition" [sp?], that is a different story.

But from all that I have read, most human females start their ovulation/menstruation between the ages of 10-14 years old. Some start later. So anytime at those ages, if the girl has sexual intercourse with a human male, then she can be impregnanted.

The issue is extremely young girls becoming pregnant in modern times is increased risk of STI's and HIV/AIDS. Also a lack of experience is child rearing. Moreover, available childcare because when is the last time you priced out diapers? They are pricey--even at Walmart...

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

I have heard cases of 4 year olds getting pregnant. As far as bring the baby to "partuition" [sp?], that is a different story.

4 year olds? Do you mean 14 year olds? 4 year olds don't get their period, so they cannot have a baby. 4 year old bodies haven't produced any of the hormones to start puberty...not till about 7 y/o. then puberty comes a few years later. 4 year olds do, unfortunately, are victims of sexual abuse. they can get STIs, but cannot produce a baby. I would like to see a study where 4 year olds have ovulated and produced an embryo.

However, I think you make really great points about adolescent sexuality in general. I just saw this movie, called "Thirteen" it's really disturbing, but excellent. Anyone interested in adolescent sexuality, substance abuse should see it. Especially if you're an educator.

[VAgirl18]

Originally Posted by ErinKathleenNJ

4 year olds? Do you mean 14 year olds? 4 year olds don't get their period, so they cannot have a baby. 4 year old bodies haven't produced any of the hormones to start puberty...not till about 7 y/o. then puberty comes a few years later.l 4 year olds do, unfortunately, are victims of sexual abuse. they can get STIs, but cannot produce a baby.

However, I think you make really great points about adolescent sexuality in general. I just saw this movie, called "Thirteen" it's really disturbing, but excellent. Anyone interested in adolescent sexuality, substance abuse should see it. Especially if you're an educator.

As far as getting pregnant at age 4, I'm not sure. What I am sure of is that girls even younger have gotten their periods.

Originally Posted by VAgirl18

As far as getting pregnant at age 4, I'm not sure. What I am sure of is that girls even younger have gotten their periods.

Please show me a link to this- I'd be very interested to see that. I can understand vaginal bleeding becaue of some disease/disorder/infection, but not menstruation.

[AChiOhSnap]

Originally Posted by ErinKathleenNJ

4 year olds? Do you mean 14 year olds? 4 year olds don't get their period, so they cannot have a baby. 4 year old bodies haven't produced any of the hormones to start puberty...not till about 7 y/o. then puberty comes a few years later. 4 year olds do, unfortunately, are victims of sexual abuse. they can get STIs, but cannot produce a baby. I would like to see a study where 4 year olds have ovulated and produced an embryo.

AKA Monet is actually correct in saying 4. I believe the earliest recorded pregnancy was with a girl around that age, obviously with some genetic abnormality which induced early sexual development.

If I'm not mistaken, the youngest girl that actually gave birth to a baby without miscarrying was 8. Again, due to some kind of early development issue.

I'll post the links to the stories when I have more time, but I'm sure a quick Google search would provide this information for you.

[LaneSig]

I had a 7th grader (just turned 13) get pregnant last year. Her twin sister then went and got pregnant because "Then our babies can grow up like sisters!"

This year, they show off the pictures of the babies. The other girls are saying: "Oh, they are so cute! I want to have a baby, too!"

It happens.

It's not the NE Journal of Medicine, but hey. Check this link out! I wouldn't have believed it. Poor little girl

[Jill1228]

Having a baby is a fashion statement? WTF? Sorry, but right now (for personal reasons) this statement pisses me off!


Where were the parents in all this. I can tell you, I was too scared of my mom to even THINK about getting knocked up as a teen.

[AlexMack]

Chavs+Daily Mail=WTF. Bad sources all around. Besides, having a baby is a requirement of being a female chav. That and the burberry hat.