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 QUESTION: Hey. Im 16 and might be pregnant. I had sex on my ovulation time and now i skipped my period. Please help. What do i do now?
ANSWER: Hey Electra
I think you should probably take a pregnancy test. You are def running a risk of becoming pregnant, and you could be. Some other symptoms to look for are frequent urination, sore/tender breasts, or nausea. Take Care
Chanel
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QUESTION: Ok, so the test came out positive. What do i do now?
Answer Hi Electra
You should def talk to your parents. I know that it seems like the last thing to do, and the hardest, but it has to be done. You and the baby NEED medical care and this is just the beginning of a very rewarding yet scary road. The baby deserves the best, so do this by talking to your parents. They will be needed for you to receive medical care and for all of you to receive insurance. Take Care
Chanel
