15. Adverse Obstetrical Outcomes are Increased in Adolescent Pregnancy

Adolescent pregnancy is defined as pregnancy before the age of 20 and is the leading cause of mortality in girls ages 15 to 19 worldwide. Adolescent pregnancies are associated with increased maternal, obstetric, and neonatal risks, however data is limited. Our objective was to compare the risk of adverse obstetrical outcomes in teenage pregnancies to adult pregnancies.
Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research