Clinical cases of childbirth in 13-year-old adolescents

Abstract

In the literature, limited articles have been found regarding childbirth in minors, with the majority of young women giving birth falling between ages of 15 and 18. Therefore, the authors found it noteworthy to present two clinical cases of childbirth in 13-year-old adolescents. Both girls come from single-parent families, are not enrolled in education or employment, and had unwanted pregnancies. They did not receive prenatal care from a gynecologist or register at an antenatal clinic. During their pregnancies, both girls experienced various diseases and complications. This article highlights that pregnancy and childbirth during adolescence are often accompanied by obstetric complications, such as hypotonic bleeding, premature detachment of the normally located placenta, preeclampsia, and iron deficiency anemia. Both underage mothers left the hospital, leaving their newborns (abandoned the child). The authors emphasize the importance of preventing unwanted pregnancies among minors and providing supervision by psychologists and state social services to support young mothers.

Keywords

adolescent childbirth / obstetric complications / social problems

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