You are teen and you are pregnant? You still have choice. There are two ways out: to end the pregnancy (abortion) or have the baby. If you decide to end the pregnancy, remember that the earlier you do so the lower chances of side effects. If you decide to have the baby, you also have choices about what to do after the baby is born. You can take care about your baby yourself or place the baby for adoption. In any case only you can take the final decision about pregnancy.
Before doing anything think that:
 - Having a baby means a new way of life. The most time of the day and night you must take care about the baby.
- A baby can enrich your life but it also means a lot of work and responsibility.
- Raising a baby requires sizeable costs. You and your baby will need a place to live and money for food and clothing.
- If you want to increase chances for a healthy pregnancy, birth, and baby you should get prenatal care as soon as possible.
- It would be good to take childbirth classes as a part of your prenatal care.
- You should avoid alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, any drugs or other things that could cause harm to your baby. Eat healthy foods to keep you and your baby healthy.
- To prevent birth neural tube defects get at least 0.4 mg of folic acid each day. It is especially important in the first three months of pregnancy.
- You can make the future brighter for you and your baby. Arrange to see your doctor four to six weeks after the baby is born to make sure you are healthy and to talk about your future health needs, including birth control.
- Consider school graduation. It is also an important part of your better future. Having education you'll be able to get a better job, earn more money, and have a better life with your baby.
Being prepared for your baby and planning for your future will help you make a big difference in your life and in your baby's life.
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