Special childbirth classes can help her ease the pain and enjoy the birthing experience. A doctor and a specially trained nurse will also be there for the birthing process. After the baby is born, the umbilical cord is cut and tied and the baby begins to breathe through its lungs. If you're like most teens, you probably have a number of questions about pregnancy and childbirth. While there isn't space in this leaflet to answer all the questions teens like yourself may have, here are answers to some of the most common ones.
Girls can and do get pregnant the first time they have sexual intercourse.
A girl is physically capable of becoming pregnant once she begins to ovulate and menstruate. However, this doesn't mean she is mentally ready to accept the challenge of parenthood. Sperm can live up to five days in the vagina. Therefore, a female can become pregnant from having vaginal intercourse up to five days before ovulation. In addition, the egg lives a day or two after ovulation.