My girlfriend's pregnant!

By Chloe Shantz-Hilkes

Subjects: Juvenile literature, Life skills guides, Aspect psychologique, Social Topics, Pregnancy, Psychologie, Ouvrages pour la jeunesse, collectionID:bannedbooks, Pères adolescents, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION, Psychology, Teenage fathers, Psychological aspects, Parenthood, Condition de parents, Adolescent parents, Pregnancy, psychological aspects, Habiletés de base, Guides, manuels, Grossesse

Description: For teens faced with an unplanned pregnancy, the news can be devastating. Typically, most attention is focused on the needs of the mother, but teenage fathers also face a future filled with fear, doubt, and guilt.My Girlfriend's Pregnant! provides much-needed information and support for teens suddenly thrust in the role of father. Based on interviews with teenage dads, social workers, and medical professionals, this book explores: What it's like to discover that your girlfriend is pregnant What to expect during pregnancy and childbirth The experience of parenthood--both positive and negative How involved the role of a teen dad can be How parenthood can affect young relationships The stress of being a teen dad The impact of abortion and adoption on young fathers.