“’OC’ star raises awareness about teen pregnancy”

Read this article to find out how OC (Orange County) star Navi Rawat is helping to inform people about teen pregnancy. Rawat plays Theresa on The OC, who finds out she is pregnant and decides to raise the baby. (P, T)

Good site written by someone with first hand experience.

This is a support site for anyone connected to a pregnancy issue. It has sections specifically for teens, guys, and unplanned pregnancies. There are resources, tools, and medical advice for anyone who is experiencing pregnancy related issues. Go to “Teen Topics” for info. you should know if you’re pregnant. (P, T)

A variety of articles covering issues about teen pregnancy for parents. 

National Adoption Center

This is an organization that seeks to pair children with families so that an adoption can take place. This is a good place to go if you want to learn more about adoption and how it works. *** (P, T)

National Adoption Center

This is an organization that seeks to pair children with families so that an adoption can take place. This is a good place to go if you want to learn more about adoption and how it works. (P, T)

This site brings all the information, statistics and resources on teen pregnancy in one place. It has an excellent portion titled “In the Media” which discusses recent episodes of shows or news clips that deal with the issue of teen violence that enables you to use those shows to open the discussion with your son or daughter.  Get information on teen sex and pregnancy here. You can read about the statistics, find out which myths about sex and pregnancy are totally false, and get advice from other teens. (P, T)

Not Me, Not Now-Abstinence Campaign

A campaign promoting various educational programs to help promote abstinence.  Good parents section with tips to talking to your kids. This is a great organization that promotes abstinence and taking care of yourself. Get advice from other teens, read the seasonal newsletter, and play fun games. (P, T)

Planned Parenthood
This is a good site to visit for reproductive information, news, and resources. A trusted source! (P, T)

Teen Pregnancy: A Good Girl Shares her Story

This is a great article written by a woman who had a baby when she was 16 years old. She writes about how she felt and why she made the choices she did. (P, T)

Brief info and statistics on teen pregnancy amongst a range of other teen issues. 

Adoption Options:

1-800-878-1601

AIDS Hotline: (800) 342 – 2437

The CDC National AIDS Hotline is operated under contract with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The hotline handles questions about prevention, risk, testing, treatment and other HIV/AIDS- related concerns. Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer questions and provide referrals.

America’s Pregnancy Helpline:

1-888-4-OPTIONS

This center helps people who are pregnant decide what to do and how to go about the process. This helpline can refer you to free and confidential services in your area.

CDC National STD/HIV Hotline

1-800-227-8922

(In Spanish) — 1-800-344-7432

(TTY Service) — 1-800-243-7889

The Division of STD Prevention, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides national leadership through research, policy development, and support of effective services to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and their complications. They translate and distribute current, science-based information on STDs.

Herpes Hotline: (919) 361 – 8488 (M-F, 9-6PM)

The National Herpes Hotline (NHH) provides accurate information and appropriate referrals to anyone concerned about herpes. Trained Health Communication Specialists are available to address questions related to transmission, prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV). The NHH also provides support for emotional issues surrounding herpes such as self-esteem and partner communication.

National Adoption Center:
1-800-862-3678