About Chanel Maldonado 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:)
Question Hi Chanel, im 16 years old and i think i might be pregnant. Well last Halloween (2008) to be exact i had un protected sex, yes that was stupid but it happened. I thought maybe i had started my period but it wasn't really one. it was only a light spotting and now its going on March and i haven't had any signs of me starting my period. This worries me because i have never been like this. I have some signs of nausea and fatigue, but im also really tiny and i think i would know if i am. Any tips for what might be going on with me?
-Mackenzie
Answer Hi Mackenzie
You would def know if you were pregnant. You would be starting to feel the baby move and would have already grown somewhat of a tummy. I do not think you are pregnant, but should def see a doc. If you have not had a period in that long, seeing a doc could help figure out why. He can perform tests and he knows you background, so best thing is for you to see them. Take Care
Chanel
