A teenager who has just come in for her prenatal visit appears to be about 6 months pregnant.Which of the following best describe why the teenage girl has waited so long to come in for prenatal care?

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Most young women suspect pregnancy as soon as a period is late.These young women may still delay seeking care,because they falsely hope that the pregnancy will just go away.A teen also may delay seeking care because she wants to keep the pregnancy a secret from her parents,who may pressure her to terminate the pregnancy,or because she does not want to have a gynecological examination.Barriers to care early in the pregnancy also include the real or perceived costs of care,lack of transportation,dislike or fear of the needed exams,and apprehension about the attitude of care providers toward her.Having friends suggest that the pregnancy will just go away is not a common reason why pregnant teens do not seek prenatal care; it is more likely that the teen herself is thinking that the pregnancy will just go away.Being told that a condom was used doesn't make it so.The girl should know whether a condom was used or not without relying on verbal statements.

A Teenager Who Has Just Come in for Her Prenatal