Fredericksburg Parent

September 2014

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www.FredParent.NET • • • 19 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)

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