AboutDeborah Expertise I can answer questions about pregnancy symptoms, contraception, abortion, adoption,and
teen parenthood. Specifically, I can give up to date, accurate medical information, latest
studies as well as statistics pertaining to health issues surrounding pregnancy, and factors
to be considered before deciding to become a teen parent.
Experience I have answered over 3000 questions in this area on other health sites, most in the area of teen pregnancy.
Education/Credentials I have a bachelor's Degree in Biology, and am halfway through a Master's Degree, also in Biology. I have access to and read many of the top medical journals, from which I also get the best, most thorough and accurate to answers to pressing medical and health related questions.
Past/Present Clients ehealth over 3000 posts
pro-choice talk over 6000 posts
Expert: Deborah Date: 8/8/2008 Subject: last resort
Question i have been sexually active for over three months, im on birth control but i really dont take it the right way and constantly. we stopped using condoms about a month ago for pleasure increase. we use the pull out method and have been pretty successful with it. i really dont keep track of my periods but lately i urinate all the time, eat more and sleep more. my breasts have also become very sensitive. anyways, i have alot of family issues and the last three generations of women in my family have gotten pregnant and married around 15. im going to be 15 in January. i need some larger source of love in my life and a way to get my family to stop emotionally abusing me, getting pregnant seems like a way out of it, i want a baby. i really do and i know its stupid of me but i know i could do it and still go to collage and be successful. i know im young but i always wanted to be a young mother. could i be pregnant now? if im not, is it wrong of me to want this so bad? what do i do? write back asap please.
Answer Dear Valerie,
So, the women in your family have been teenage mothers, but your family emotionally abuses you? Why would you want to follow in their footsteps?
What kind of job could you get that will pay enough for rent, food, insurance, clothes, etc., etc? How will you pay for daycare while you finish high school and college?
