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About Chanel Maldonado
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Expertise
Hi! My name is Chanel and I believe I would be able to answer a wide variety of questions concerning teen pregnancy. I had my first child at the age of 16 and was currently a junior in high school. I had two more children after that at the ages of 18 and 20. I can answer questions dealing with everything from the unsure and scary part of not knowing if your pregnant to the actual pregnancy on to birth. I am now only 21 and still young and believe i can relate to younger girls very well. I appeared on the John Walsh show "16 And Pregnant?..I should Have Waited?" Also.

Experience
I am experienced in this area because i had two of my three children when i was a teenager. I finished high school and married the father of my second two children. I believe i am a very positive person when it comes to teen pregnancy because i believe no matter the situation there is a solution to bring out the positive.

Organizations
I belong to MOPS "Mothers of Preschoolers"

Publications
I have appeared on the John Walsh Show.

Education/Credentials
I am a mom of 3, 2 of which i had as a teenager. I believe i can find the positive in any uncertain situation:)
   

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annual scare10/10/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: Hey there Chanel! Missed your advice and now its time for my annual scare. It seems a little off ...
  A: So glad to hear you missed me;) Well you def could be pregnant, but you will have to wait and see if ...
Am I pregnant?10/10/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: I'm really worried that i'm pregnant, i haven't had my period for the last 2 months. Me and my ...
  A: You def need to take a test. The symptoms you have could be from pregnancy, and if you are you need ...
are these signs of early pregnancy??10/9/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: hey ms.maldonado i checked out your profile and feel pretty confident about asking you this, im 17 ...
  A: If you are experiencing the bleeding you could still be pregnant and there could be a problem. I ...
im not sure10/9/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: my boyfriend and i had sex 5 days after my period ended, but the condom broke, so he basically ...
  A: The symptoms you are experiencing could def be related to pregnancy although most women do not start ...
unlikey or likely?10/9/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: . ill explain the situation first: my boyfriend and i were inside a room. WE NEVER HAD SEX. so while ...
  A: No you couldn't be pregnant, i will explain why. When sperm touches dry air it dies off within ...
Am I Pregnant?10/9/2008Deborah
  Q: Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex on september 13 and he came in me but when I stood up it ...
  A: Just because some comes back out when you stand up doesn't mean all of it does, by any means. Was ...
are these signs of early pregnancy??10/8/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: hey ms.maldonado i checked out your profile and feel pretty confident about asking you this, im 17 ...
  A: The signs you are experiencing could be implantation bleeding. When the egg attaches to the uterine ...
could i be pregnant?10/8/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: i had sex everyday for two weeks. starting from the last day of my last period. and everyday my ...
  A: It is around a 40% chance. The reason i say that is because unprotected sex is really risky. If you ...
missed period sexually active10/8/2008Deborah
  Q: my period is about 2 months late and i have took a pregnancy test and it was negative. my boyfriend ...
  A: You should absolutely take another test ASAP. If it comes back negative, get to a doctor to get a ...
what to do and what not to do10/8/2008Chandra
  Q: My friend an I want to know what we should and should not do so we wont hurt the baby.she has been ...
  A: Having lots of pain is not normal during pregnancy. Your friend needs to see her doctor very soon. ...
could i be pregnant?10/7/2008Ashley
  Q: i had sex 3 months ago with my boyfriend well not completely he pulled out before he came .im on a ...
  A: Helana, I know what that feels like. I felt like i was being watched when i tried to take a ...
Pregnant10/7/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: Me and my boyfriend are in a stable relationship. Im 17, 18 next month. His family is over the moon ...
  A: Try explaining to your mom how you feel about it. Tell her that this is her grandchild and that one ...
baby at 1510/6/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: i am a sophmore in high schoola nd recently found out that i was pregnant. i tried to hint to my ...
  A: Telling your parents will be extremely diffcult, but the sooner you do it, the more time they have ...
please inform10/6/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: me and my bf jst recently had sex a week ago and im worried cuz i mite b experienceing pregnancy ...
  A: The most common signs of pregnancy are sore/tender breasts, nausea, frequent urination, increase in ...
trying10/5/2008Deborah
  Q: im nearly 16 and my bf is nearly 20. we feel we are both ready for a baby, we have tried once but ...
  A: Are you sure you don't have any idea how many days you have between periods? How do you know when ...
Should I stay with her?10/5/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: Basically it is simple question, but an impossible answer. My girlfriend of 2 1/2 years and I are ...
  A: Wow, you are quite the stand up guy to even consider this question. Most guys would've left along ...
hi10/4/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: my boyfriend is 18 and really dont want a baby. i dont no what to do. can you help me.
  A: You need to wait. not only because in America is viewed as illegal for either of you to be with each ...
im so confused10/3/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: I'm 18 years old and I have an underactive thyroid and I thought I was not able to get pregnant. I ...
  A: Pregnancy is not impossible if youhave a thyroid disease so there is a chance. If you are having ...
I'm pregnant10/2/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: I live in detroit michigan, with my mother but don't have any help or support. Also i'm in need of a ...
  A: There are many programs available to low income and single mothers in Detroit. I researched and ...
pregnancy/abortion10/2/2008Deborah
  Q: so im a few days late on my period already and this had never happened ive had my period for about 5 ...
  A: Go to Planned Parenthood of Northern New Jersey's website: http://www.ppgnnj.org/ They will be able ...
What should i do??10/2/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: About 2 months ago me and my boyfriend had a sexual intercourse. Well, I have no idea if im freaking ...
  A: You may not be exageratting at all, if you aren't sure if he condom actually leaked or not, then i ...
Unsure pregnancy issues!10/1/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: Okay where do i start...me and my boyfried have been going out for about 5 years now and at the age ...
  A: You def could be pregnant, you need to test and then decide. Abortions are very final and i ...
Dry sex10/1/2008Deborah
  Q: Help me! My boyfriend and I have had dry sex a few times, on and off for a week. I'm certain that ...
  A: It seems highly unlikely that you could have gotten pregnant from the sexual activity you described. ...
I dont know if im pregnant or not?9/29/2008Deborah
  Q: Ok im not sure how to say all this so if you need clearification just ask. My bf and i fool around. ...
  A: I would have to know exactly what you mean by "fooling around" in order to determine if there is a ...
I'm a 15 year old, and stuck.9/29/2008Ashley
  Q: I believe I wrote you before, but since then I've noticed a lot more. Ok.. So I ovulated on the 15th ...
  A: Trisha, A lot of those symptoms do sound like pregnancy symptoms. I think you should take a ...
if my girlfriend pregnant?9/29/2008Deborah
  Q: "hi my name is john, my girlfriend earlier in the month has been getting her normal symptoms of her ...
  A: Women generally know what it feels like just before they get their periods, especially if they get a ...
custody for the dad, and he doesnt deserve it!9/28/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: Okay. Here's my story: My ex boyfriend and I were together for a year and 2 months when I got ...
  A: Unfortunantly he has rights just as much as you do. He is a parent and he will get he same rights as ...
Washington State teen pregnancy9/28/2008Ashley
  Q: I just found out I am pregnant and i am 17. My mother knows but I simply can not tell my dad. And so ...
  A: Robin, I would assume you could move out without your parents bringing you back. I live in ...
Im clueless9/28/2008Ashley
  Q: Ok im 16 and me and my long term boyfriend have been trying to have a baby now for about two months ...
  A: Teighlor, It is possible that you could be pregnant. Those are signs. I would wait a couple of ...
im i pregnant?9/28/2008Deborah
  Q: I'm 16 and my boyfriend is 24 he wants to get me pregnant so we been trying for a wile now.i don't ...
  A: If you haven't missed you period yet, then enough time has not passed for an embryo to have fully ...
if my girlfriend pregnant?9/28/2008Deborah
  Q: "hi my name is john, my girlfriend earlier in the month has been getting her normal symptoms of her ...
  A: It would depend on what was making her sick. Eating fried foods and other non-healthy things ...
im i pregnant?9/28/2008Deborah
  Q: I'm 16 and my boyfriend is 24 he wants to get me pregnant so we been trying for a wile now.i don't ...
  A: Have you missed a period yet? If not, then those symptoms you are having are probably due to ...
Am I pregnant?9/27/2008Ashley
  Q: i am 15 years old and me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex on the 9/21, and my period was off a ...
  A: I think you may be pregnant. Sorry It took me a while to respond, But I'm at the hospital right now ...
i'm really confused right now.9/27/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: Okay, I'm seventeen right now soon to be eighteen in two weeks. I've graduated early from ...
  A: Being a teen parent and now being only 21 i would def say there is time to wait. You should tell him ...
if my girlfriend pregnant?9/27/2008Deborah
  Q: "hi my name is john, my girlfriend earlier in the month has been getting her normal symptoms of her ...
  A: Did she take the test first thing in the morning? If she did, then I would trust those results. I ...
idk9/27/2008Deborah
  Q: i hav no idea watt to do first tell my boyfriend i think im pregnant.. take the test..or watt??
  A: I would tell him, why should you have to worry about this all by yourself? He's as responsible as ...
Insecurity #29/27/2008Rachelle
  Q: "Hello again, well my girlfriend took a pregnancy test on the 9th and she told me it was negative so ...
  A: If the pregnancy test is negative after her period then she is definitely not pregnant. I think the ...
what are the signs of my girlfriend being pregant9/26/2008Ashley
  Q: tonight about 2 hours ago me and my girlfiend had sex but we also "tossed each other off" and when i ...
  A: Jamie, It's ok, dont panic. Alright so you had sex. Chances are she hasnt even concepted yet. If ...
worried9/26/2008Rachelle
  Q: me and my girlfreind had sex without protection and it was our first sex experience.i put my pennis ...
  A: There is always a chance of pregnancy when having unprotected sex, also even pre-cum can cause ...
8 days late and not pregnant?9/26/2008Chanel Maldonado
  Q: I'm 8 days late but i have taken over 10 tests and they have all come out negative. i recently ...
  A: So many things can effect your period schedule. It is most likely stress related. Thats one of the ...

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