All the necessary equipment for teachers and teen participants was provided. There were no costs involved for students. Details of the Activity Table of Contents Goal Adolescents make healthy choices regarding pregnancy. Objectiv e Decrease the number of adolescent pregnancies. Risk Factors Low birthweight is more common in babies born to teenagers.
Teenagers are at a higher risk for pregnancy complications.
Teenagers are at a higher risk for being undernourished. Teen parents are at a higher risk for underemployment and poverty. Activity Steps Several steps were necessary to implement Baby Think It Over as part of the secondary school curriculum. The Algoma Best Start Coalition in Elliot Lake approached secondary school principals and teachers of family studies and parenting courses to explore the possibility of integrating Baby Think It Over into their courses. The teachers involved in the initial implementation of Baby Think It Over developed training packages in consultation with other coalitions.