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Parents play a vital role in helping their teen
to make good decisions about sex. According
to the CDC, research shows those teens that talk
with their parents about sex, relationships, birth
control and pregnancy:
• Begin to have sex at later age
• Use condoms and birth control more
often if they do have sex
• Have better communication with
romantic partners
• Have sex less often
The best idea for teens is to avoid pregnancy,
but when a baby is on the way the young
mother (and father) need medical care, emotional
support, education and any other help their
community and family can provide.
Mary Becelia lives with her family in southern
Stafford County.
TEEN Pregnancy (continued)
continued from pg 17
Some Area Resources
For Expectant Teen Parents
Birthright international:
http://birthright.org/en/our-services
Planned Parenthood:
www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
all/all/22401
Bethany Christian services:
www.bethany.org/fredericksburg
healthy Families rappahannock:
www.healthyfamiliesrappahannock.org/contact/
Fredericksburg Pregnancy Center:
www.fredericksburgchoices.com/
rappahannock Area Community services
Board Program for Teen Parents:
www.racsb.state.va.us/ptp.htm or contact:
Joan Gillis, 540-374-3337 ext 5
(Fredericksburg
Parent and Family does not
imply endorsement of these organizations
or their missions by providing this listing)
