CONSEQUENCES AND RISKS OF PREGNANCY IN ADOLESCENCE, AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW (Atena Editora)

Abstract

Adolescence is a phase of discoveries, hormonal and physical changes, in which many adolescents are not understood, while others do not attach importance to prevention related to sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, among others. Therefore, without the use of condoms, many teenagers become pregnant, running several risks, and as a result, several consequences can result in harm to both the teenager and the baby. The objectives of this work were to discuss the risks and consequences of the teenage pregnancy phenomenon, describing the main care and assistance for teenagers.

For this, the methodology consisted of an integrative literature review. Of the main results, it is highlighted that teenage pregnancy can result in different risks both in the context of physical and psychological health, not only for the mother, but for the baby as well. Furthermore, there are risks related to the development of both; suffering for the mother; risk of bleeding; abortion; obstetric violence; anemia; pre-eclampsia; hypertensive syndromes; premature birth; restriction of fetal growth, among others. This way, the consequences can be varied, from abandonment by family and partner, school dropout, lack of prospects, difficulty in entering the job market; direct impact on youth; impaired behavioral and emotional development; exclusion from your circle of friends; social and emotional overload; continuation of the cycle of poverty; less time for leisure; loss of freedom. In view of these facts, the importance of health professionals is highlighted, especially nurses who can contribute to ensuring that pregnant teenagers and their families can receive the necessary care and assistance, guaranteed by law, so that this help is not restricted to just to health services, but also in the family and school environment.