Adolescent pregnancies pose substantial health risks for the mother and child. This study of adolescent mothers in Bangladesh found that they experienced a more difficult birth and a longer recovery, and the infants and mothers were significantly more stunted than older mothers and their infants. The authors suggest that approaches to delaying childbirth merit greater attention in maternal health and nutrition strategies where adolescent pregnancies are common.
The nutrition and health risks faced by pregnant adolescents: Insights from a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh
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Nguyen PH, Sanghvi T, Tan LM, Afsana K, Mahmud Z, Aktar B, Haque R, Menon P
