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Hello, my friend is 13 and she is thinking about having a child, but some people say that it will mess up her insides if she has a child at 13. Is this true??
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Wesleyg
replied on May 24th, 2005
New User
Probably not but her kid will probably be f_&= up, thats a bit to young, though I dont know the specifics on how bad :)
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BaByMaMa2005
replied on May 24th, 2005
Experienced User
Yes yes and yes again. I am 17 and now have so many extra health problems because my 98 pound fame was not meant to have children yet. Not only does it mess you up physically is messes you up emotionally, you are basically black balled where ever you go and people never really treat you the same. Having a baby is not a good idea until you are done growing, both physically and emotionally.
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Wesleyg
replied on May 24th, 2005
New User
Thanks for correcting me tex, I wasnt sure, maybe shes an early bloomer?
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Time2Tango7
replied on May 25th, 2005
New User
Oh. So she wont be hurt in anyway, but her baby would be? If so...How bad...
P.S. Im asking this because im not sure she realizes how badly this could ruin her life. The only thing is...Shes pretty set that she wants a baby... :?
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Time2Tango7
replied on May 25th, 2005
New User
Oh and...Coz if she does get pregnant she will be 13 but when she has the baby she will be 14...Does that help at all? Like..No matter what her baby could come out deformed or have some problems??? Im full of questions.... :d
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mom2trevor
replied on May 25th, 2005
Active User, very eHealthy
I'm not a dr but this is what I have read. Your body isn't really ready to handle a child that young. She will have an increased risk of giving birth prematurly. She will also be at a greater risk for maternal complications such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes etc..
Her baby will not necessarily be deformed or have problems (that can happen with any pregnancy). How long has she felt like this? Having a baby at 13 will be very hard for her. Parenting is very very hard!! I was 21 years old when I got pregnant and I was nowhere near ready for a child! Does she realize that the cute little baby will turn into an independent headstrong toddler that replies "no" to everything and has tantrums? (that won't necessarily happen but most toddles are very defiant because they want to be indepenedent). I hope that you will talk to her and her to wait until she is truly ready for a child. How would she support this child? How would she finish schoool? Ask her these questions and please get help for her!
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Time2Tango7
replied on May 25th, 2005
New User
Ive tired talking to her before...Shes prety much got her heart and mind set on it. Its a scary thought but I told her id help her out in any way possible if she needed it. She and her boyfriend have talked about it for a loooong time and they both think that it will work. Im just afraid of what will happen to her. A friend of mine has amother was was only 13 when she had her and her mother ended up fine and has about 3 more children today! Although my friend has a bit of a problem concerning her head, you couldn't tell unless you were friends with her. But also doesn't the body type also matter? My friend is very well built...Shes big for her age, she could pass for 16-18 easily. Shes very mature for her age, growth wise of course. Shes got strong bones and shes pretty buff, shes very active in sports. So that would help the chance of her not getting mesed up in any way right? I mean coz if she were like...90 pounds and very petite I wouldn't except it to work. But since she is built the say she is..Does it help?
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Time2Tango7
replied on May 25th, 2005
New User
Please someone help me ive got a bunch of questions....Id appreciate it if someone would help me with all this...Im really worried...
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gav0328
replied on May 25th, 2005
New User
Another question...Are they ready for a serious responsibility? I'm talking about physically, emotionally, spiritualy and financially. Who's going to take care of the baby when he/she is born? Does she ever thought of that? My god, she's only freakin 13! Can you get a job at that age?
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Time2Tango7
replied on May 25th, 2005
New User
Yes, shes thought of that. She said she will live in her family's guest house with it. And shes said that if they dont let her, then her parents have a choice to make. For either kick her out and never see her or the child again, or to let her stay there and help raise it. Its complicated yet it makes sense. She's been thinking about it a lot. She seems ready for it to me...But i'm not sure....
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gav0328
replied on May 25th, 2005
New User
Well, it's easier said than done. Common she's 13. Who is in the right state of mind especially at that age to say she's ready for the responsibilities that lies ahead of her. I'm 29 yrs old and had a planned pregnancy coz of the fact that we're saving money to support our family. We thought of having kids for 2 years after getting married and is preparing for everything that's going to happen when the time comes. Another thing too, is she sure of this guy that she is ready to give up everything for him? I just hope the guy or her is well off to be able to take care of the baby. Having a baby takes a lot of work. I know that for a fact coz I helped raised my sister-in-law's kids when she had them at age 18 and believe me it takes a battallion of troops to take care of a small human being. Good luck to her. I'm sorry but i'm just concerned coz I have a 13 yr old niece and a 14 yr old nephew and I dont want that to happen to them in the future.
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Time2Tango7
replied on May 25th, 2005
New User
I understand...Im a bit worried for her as well...But, if that is what she and her boyfriend want to do then I guess they should. They've thought about everything...Financial issues....School...Well...Mostly everything....I just wanted to know what would happen to the baby...What would the chances be of the baby coming out wrong?