THE SPECIAL CONCERNS ON TEENAGE PRENATAL CARE

Introduction and objective: One fifth of Brazilian newborns are from teenage mothers. The precocious pregnancy is considered a matter of public health once it can develops not only obstetric complications but also economic and psychosocial issues to both the mother and the newborn. It is mandatory to take this information into consideration when planning the prenatal care. This study aims to evaluate the importance of a differentiated teenager prenatal care. Method: Through a critical review of the literature the present paper brings the teenagers, their parents and also the health care professional’s perspective into this topic. It intends to help through the challenge of providing better prenatal care for this specific part of the population. Results and conclusion: It has come to attention that the emotional and social aspects of the pregnancy must be taken into consideration in order to provide better antenatal care. To understand the teenager and her family perspectives, to invite the family and other social networks to the appointments and to build up a safe and trustworthy environment between the doctor and the patient might be the key topics for great outcomes.