Young teenage mothers (those age 15 or less) are at an increased risk for having a

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Young teenage mothers are at an increased risk for having a low-birth-weight baby. This is because their bodies may not be fully developed to support a healthy pregnancy, and they may also have poor nutrition and inadequate prenatal care. Thalidomide use and rubella infection during pregnancy are no longer common causes of birth defects, and PKU can usually be managed with a special diet during pregnancy.

Young Teenage Mothers (Those Age 15 or Less) Are at an Increased