Teen pregnancies, and attendant health risks, a major concern in El Salvador

Language UndefinedAHUACHAP ÁN, El Salvador –“I could have died the day my son was born,” said Evelyn*, who became pregnant when she was only 13. Her pregnancy was complicated, and she spent most of the time bedridden and in constant discomfort.During her pregnancy, Evelyn had a variety of severe complications, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. “Our lives were in danger the four times,” the young woman, said about herself and her son.
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